CRETE, Ill. - The nation's top receiver according to the 247Composite in Crete (Ill.) Monee receiver Laquon Treadwell gave his verbal commitment to Ole Miss during a Thursday evening press conference at the school.
He chose the Rebels over his other two finalists Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
"I took my time in the process so I could find the right place for myself," Treadwell said. "There was one school that developed a great relationship with my mom and myself and I enjoyed the players and the university.
"I chose Ole Miss because I wanted to be part of something special. This program is on the rise with the new coaching staff. Coach (Hugh) Freeze is doing a great job of developing young man."
Treadwell was surrounded by family, friends and coaches for his decision.
He is the 21st commit for Ole Miss in the class-of-2013.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Treadwell led Crete-Monee to a state championship as a senior. He caught 81 passes for 1,424 yards and 16 touchdowns.
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Treadwell talks about his decision here.
A look at Ole Miss's 2013 recruiting class here.
- Steve Wiltfong
- National Recruiting Writer - 247Sports