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Here's the Ole Miss official visit list for the final 2016 recruiting weekend

There probably won't be as many strippers and free cars as your State friend told you, but there will be two five-stars and 15 four-stars in Oxford this weekend.

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It's the last weekend for high school football recruits to visit college campuses before National Signing Day (Feb. 3), and in what's become an annual tradition in Oxford since Hugh Freeze's arrival, Ole Miss is going all in on one last blowout weekend. CROOTAPALOOZA '16 is here, y'all.

Twenty-four croots, including two five-stars and 15 four-stars, will begin arriving on Friday and Saturday ... and those are just the official visits.

So what all happens during Crootapalooza? A quick perusal of the aforementioned Clanga message boards tells us it will be a weekend full of prostitutes, unending lines of cocaine, those sacks of cash with the big green dollar sign that are super convenient for cartoon bank robbers, prostitutes, Bible burnings, a convoy of Cannon Motors "rentals" and more prostitutes. In actuality, it's more like a bunch of high school kids touring campus and probably having a good time at the bar, but hey, that's probably just a #Network coverup.

Below is the list of official visits as accumulated by Scout.com and crosschecked against Twitter by us. Keep in mind that this list is fluid: some of these guys won't show, others may jump on at the last minute. This list does not include unofficial visitors or the early enrollees that are already on campus.

All ratings are from the 247Sports composite

5-star Greg Little

Overall rank: 3
Offensive tackle rank: 1
Hometown: Allen, Texas

The five-star anchor of a left tackle has been committed since early December and is visiting to see all his future teammates and enjoy the sights and sounds of Crootapalooza. After decommitting from Texas A&M, it was a Bama vs Ole Miss battle that Hugh Freeze won.

5-star Jeffery Simmons

Overall rank: 19
Strong-side defensive end rank: 3
Hometown: Macon, Miss.

It's a three-horse race between Ole Miss, State and Bama, but the fact that Hugh Freeze gets the last word gives him a big leg up. A signature from the state's top player would give the Rebs four five-stars in the 2016 class, and top JUCO player Jonathan Kongbo could end up making it five.

4-star A.J. Brown

Overall rank: 38
Wide receiver rank: 5
Hometown: Starkville, Miss.

The rumors are flying that State is losing ground quickly, including a Wednesday report from The Clarion-Ledger that things are "cooling off" between Brown and his hometown school. Bama is the clear leader at the moment, but don't be surprised if that changes this weekend.

4-star Deontay Anderson

Overall rank: 53
Safety rank: 2
Hometown: Manvel, Texas

The ball hawk is down to Ole Miss, LSU and Texas, but things are looking good for Hugh Freeze. Anderson was a high school teammate of current Rebel running back commit D'Vaughn Pennamon and is buddies with Shea Patterson, who's already on campus.

4-star Nigel Knott

Overall rank: 62
Cornerback rank: 7
Hometown: Madison, Miss.

One of the biggest mysteries in this cycle, Knott has kept things close to the vest for the better part of a year and a half. He hosted in-home visits from Oregon and Bama earlier this week and State is still in the mix as well.

4-star Terrell Hall

Overall rank: 38
Weak-side defensive end rank: 5
Hometown: Washington, D.C.

The hometown Terps are recruiting like gangbusters, but Ole Miss has an ace up its sleeve: Ole Miss shortstop Errol Robinson is from the same high school and will no doubt be involved with his recruitment this weekend. Alabama is also lurking in the shadows.

4-star Shyheim Carter

Overall rank: 71
Cornerback rank: 9
Hometown: Kentwood, La.

At 6'0, 190-pounds, he's the exact mold of corner that Dave Wommack covets. Carter's shown some late interest in LSU, but this is probably another Freeze vs. Saban battle. Will Lil Nicky be able to counter a Hugh haymaker?

4-star DeKaylin Metcalf

Overall rank: 112
Wide receiver rank: 18
Hometown: Oxford, Miss.

The Oxford Monster didn't shock anyone when he chose the Rebels back in 2013. And it wasn't a shock to anyone when you saw what he did to those poor defenders this past year either. Metcalf was too busy breaking state records (94 catches for 1,455 yards and 22 touchdowns) to even listen to anyone try and flip his commitment.

4-star Carlos Becker

Overall rank: 153
Cornerback rank: 15
Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.

Becker seemed like a lock to Florida State, but last week's visit to Ohio State has muddied the proverbial waters. He seems like a long shot for the Rebs and might just be in it for a free trip, but we ain't mad at cha.

4-star Octavious Cooley

Overall rank: 176
Tight end rank: 6
Hometown: Laurel, Miss.

The big-time tight end (68 catches for 1,448 yards and 13 touchdowns) has been in the boat for two years now and is joining his fellow commits to try and sway the undecided to join them. Despite offers from Alabama, LSU, Mississippi State and Tennessee, Cooley stayed the course and is ready to takeover once Evan Engram departs.

4-star Jaylon Jones

Overall rank: 219
Cornerback rank: 19
Hometown: Allen, Texas

The high-flying safety is another Texan that chose to head east to Oxford for college. Jones turned down offers from seemingly everyone and looks primed and ready to help on the back end of Dave Wommack's defense.

4-star D'Vaughn Pennamon

Overall rank: 239
Running back rank: 9
Hometown: Manvel, Texas

There's some legit concern that the longtime Rebel commit could flip to Bama following his official visit to Tuscaloosa last weekend. That he's even showing up in Oxford is a good sign, but Saban's history with elite backs could be a difference-maker.

4-star Mykel Jones

Overall rank: 240
Wide receiver rank: 48
Hometown: Patterson, La.

Jones has a top three of Ole Miss, Alabama and Tennessee, though the Vols might be out after he skipped his official to Knoxville last weekend. It doesn't hurt that he's good buddies with Shea Patterson.

4-star Bryce Mathews

Overall rank: 245
Offensive tackle rank: 23
Hometown: Brentwood, Tenn.

The Garfunkel to Greg Little's Simon, Mathews should be the top candidate to eventually step in for Fahn Cooper at right tackle. The 6'6, 280-pound star from Nashville turned down the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee to squad up with Big Greg and solidify Shea Patterson's security detail.

4-star Kobe Jones

Overall rank: 276
Defensive tackle rank: 28
Hometown: Starkville, Miss.

Here's another chance for Freeze to steal a blue-chipper from under Mullen's nose. Mississippi State, Alabama, Miami (Fla.) and Missouri are all in the mix, but sources have told the Cup the Rebels are a legitimate player for the 6'4, 265-pounder.

4-star Jacob Mathis

Overall rank: 338
Tight end rank: 13
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.

The tight end from the Sunshine State is one of the more intriguing visitors. With plenty of size to spare (6'4, 223), Mathis could probably would be brought in to bolster the second level of the Landshark defense as an inside linebacker. Florida and Michigan seem to be the other schools in the mix.

4-star David Luafatasaga

JUCO Overall rank: 19
JUCO outside linebacker rank: 2
JUCO: Arizona Western

The JUCO No. 2 outside linebacker committed to Ole Miss last February without even visiting the campus. Lua will be seeing and hearing Oxford, Mississippi for the very first time in person and the instant impact candidate couldn't have picked a better weekend.

3-star Marcel Southall

Overall rank: 488
Defensive tackle rank: 42
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas

The 6'2, 285-pound defensive tackle from the Lone Star State is a relatively new name for Ole Miss. The coaches have kept tabs on him throughout the process and obviously still wanted to bring him in this weekend for a reason. Southall is down to Oklahoma and Texas, but if a spot opens up in Freeze's boat, he might jump at the chance.

3-star Jarrion Street

Overall rank: 617
Running back rank: 37
Hometown: Trussville, Ala.

Alabama's 7A Offensive Player of the Year never got an offer from Alabama or Auburn but he didn't seem to care as he committed to Ole Miss last summer, then ran around, over and through just about everyone in the Yellowhammer State. Despite his lofty numbers this season (1,557 all-purpose yards, 17 TDs), he could be a candidate to move to linebacker.

3-star Jack DeFoor

Overall rank: 677
Offensive tackle rank: 59
Hometown: Calhoun, Ga.

Another early summer commit for Hugh Freeze, DeFoor is built like a damn vending machine and should add a punch to the interior of Matt Luke's offensive line. Despite pushes from Clemson and Michigan, the 6'5, 260-pounder held firm in his commitment.

3-star Tariqious Tisdale

Overall rank: 753
Weak-side defensive end rank: 53
Hometown: Lexington, Tenn.

Tisdale is a jumbo athlete who did everything for his high school team (743 rushing yards, 10 TDs, 55 tackles, 12 sacks). He committed to the Rebs back in the summer and has been solid ever since. With his size (6'5, 247) and athleticism, he could easily compete for playing time next season.