Jaylen Himes News: Headed to Southern Miss

Published on January 20, 2026

Himes will transfer to Southern Miss, the program announced.

Himes transfers over from DII Wingate, where he posted 35 catches for 566 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 as a true freshman. The 5-foot-9, 177-pound receiver will head to the FBS level, where he'll look to immediately crack the Golden Eagles' receiver rotation.