Freshman QB Maddox McCrory brings a polished arm and dual-threat juice to Southern Miss
McCrory enters Southern Miss in 2026 as a 6-1, 185-pound freshman from Cabot, Ark., with a proven high-school résumé: in his senior season, he completed 62.2% of his passes for 2,531 yards and 21 touchdowns while adding 264 rushing yards. He looks like a fit for a program that values poise and versatility, and his prep track record suggests a quarterback who can distribute efficiently, extend plays, and keep defenses honest with his legs. The big question is upside: he’s talented, but still early in his development and currently unproven at the college level.
