Grant Kitchens is a three-star recruit from Louisville, MS, out of Nanih Waiya (No. 2,411 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Southern Miss's 8 games this season.
Where Kitchens comes from
- Louisville, MS
- Nanih Waiya
- About 150 miles from M. M. Roberts Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,411 in the 2026 class.
Where Kitchens fits
Southern Miss lists 28 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 4th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Southern Miss is 3-5. Next: vs James Madison, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Louisville, MS
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A three-star recruit at offensive line for Southern Miss -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 4th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Southern Miss has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Lamar Holmes went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).
Joined Southern Miss in 2026
- 2026 Southern Miss AndersonYear 1 · Games –
- High school Nanih WaiyaLouisville, MS · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,411 in the 2026 class. Signed with Southern Miss.
2026
- Signed with Southern MissThree-star, out of Nanih Waiya
