Lane Kiffin's son makes jaw-dropping visit announcement for this weekend as Alabama increases recruitment efforts

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This weekend in Tuscaloosa marks a compelling full-circle moment in college football—but not necessarily one that leads back to Oxford.

Knox Kiffin, a rising sophomore quarterback from Oxford High School and the son of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, is set to visit Alabama for the Crimson Tide’s marquee matchup against LSU. At 6-foot-2 and 170 pounds, Knox is already turning heads as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2028 class.

Despite his deep family ties to Ole Miss, Knox’s recruitment is clearly wide open. His visit to Alabama—where his father once helped engineer one of the most potent offenses in program history—suggests he’s seriously evaluating options outside of his father’s shadow.

Knox Kiffin to visit Alabama during LSU rivalry game matchup

Knox recently capped off a strong regular season, leading Oxford to a 27-21 win over Starkville. In just three career starts, he’s thrown for 199 yards and four touchdowns, showing poise and precision well beyond his years. His early success has earned him eight Division I offers, including SMU, Western Kentucky, Arkansas State, and East Carolina.

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While his last name certainly draws attention, it’s Knox’s talent that’s driving interest from top programs. And his upcoming visit to Alabama is more than just a nostalgic trip—it’s a signal that he’s charting his own course.

Lane Kiffin’s tenure as Alabama’s offensive coordinator from 2014 to 2016 helped redefine the Crimson Tide’s offensive identity. Now, nearly a decade later, his son will walk the same sidelines—not as a coach’s kid, but as a recruit evaluating one of the nation’s premier programs.

It’s a storyline rich with intrigue: a young quarterback with elite potential, a famous football lineage, and a willingness to explore opportunities beyond the family brand. Whether Knox ultimately chooses Alabama, Ole Miss, or another destination, his recruitment is shaping up to be one of the more fascinating journeys in recent memory.

For now, all eyes will be on Tuscaloosa this weekend—not just for the game, but for what it might reveal about the next chapter in the Kiffin football legacy.

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