The University of Mississippi Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Preston, MJ

Jersey Number 19
MJ Preston
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- S
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 190
- Experience:
- HS
- Hometown:
- Petersburg, Va.
- High School:
- IMG Academy
- Major:
- Real Estate
Bio
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS |
• Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2025) |
2025 (FRESHMAN): Member of the 2024-25 signing class … Enrolled early and participated in spring drills.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked a four-star recruit by Rivals … Rated by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals as a top-100 safety recruit … Ranked as high as the No. 52 player at his position by Rivals … Made 16 tackles and one tackle for a loss in 2024 … Helped IMG Academy to an undefeated season in 2023 … Had 18 total tackles as a junior in 2023, with 11 being solo … Played both sides of the ball at Hopewell High School as a sophomore, making 29 catches for 449 yards and score along with 17 total tackles … Ran track and played basketball … Chose Ole Miss over reported offers from Colorado, Florida and Georgia Tech, among others … Coached by Billy Miller … Will be a mid-year enrollee.
PERSONAL: Full name is Major L. Preston Jr. … Born March 7, 2007 … Son of Major Preston Sr. and Kameko Parker-Parker … Athletic Director's Honor Roll in spring 2025 … Real estate major.
The Season: Arkansas (2025)
Wednesday, September 17
PRESSER | Wydett Williams Jr. - Week 4 vs. Tulane (09-16-25)
Tuesday, September 16
PRESSER | Diego Pounds - Week 4 vs. Tulane (09-16-25)
Tuesday, September 16
PRESSER | Dae'Quan Wright - Week 4 vs Tulane (09-16-25)
Tuesday, September 16