RJ Whitehead
Junior offensive lineman on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 320 lb · Lambert, MS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 249 nationally · Joined Tulane
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Southern Miss's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to Tulane in 2024.
- Transferred from UTEP to Southern Miss in 2025.
RJ Whitehead
He got to Southern Miss by way of UTEP.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Tulane2-star out of Northeast Mississippi C.C.
- Entered the portal
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Southern Miss -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Southern Miss has produced 2 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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 90% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #108