Lane Kiffin is a proud dad watching his kids succeed in sports. Earlier, his youngest daughter, Presley Kiffin, made headlines by committing to play volleyball for the USC Trojans. Now, his son, Knox Kiffin, is stealing the spotlight with his share of achievement. 

Knox Kiffin, a 2028 quarterback prospect, is already turning heads, not just because of his famous dad but for his own unique journey. While Coach Kiffin avoids hyping his son up excessively, the supportive father is clearly Knox’s biggest cheerleader. Despite the calm and low-key approach of the Kiffin family, Knox Kiffin’s talent hasn’t gone unnoticed by scouts. A few months back, he received his first offer – from Mississippi College, a Division II school. Though he hasn’t received any official star ratings yet, the 5’10” middle-schooler’s potential is clear from this coveted early-stage offer.

It seems more offers might be on the horizon, as Knox recently showcased his skills at the SMU Dallas Showcase with his dad.  He didn’t just impress; he left a lasting impact with a “dime“ of a throw – a perfectly accurate pass that went viral online. Soon, Rivalsdotcom even posted the moment on Instagram, captioning, “2028 QB Knox Kiffin dropping a DIME on a Friday.“ 

The post sparked excitement, with some fans jokingly suggesting Lane Kiffin add Knox to the Ole Miss roster!  While that might be a long way off, it’s setting some fun vibes for the internet community. 

Lane Kiffin’s son throws his way into Ole Miss fans’ hearts

Many in the comment section shared a common sentiment: urging Ole Miss to consider Knox Kiffin as their future quarterback prospect. Comments like “Future Ole Miss QB1“ and “Plz sign him Ole Miss“ flooded the Instagram post. Of course, the Rebels already have a strong quarterback in Jaxson Dart and won’t need a replacement immediately. Still, with players leaving for the draft in 2025, Knox’s potential in the coming years will be undeniable. 

One fan noted, “he’s still an 8th grader and he’s obviously gonna have an offer; they’re probably just not gonna have it public,“ acknowledging the plenty of time ahead and the unpredictability of the future. Another fan took a more futuristic approach, commenting, “2030 portal target for Lane.”

Amidst the discussions, some were already debating how the media would react to a father-son duo at Ole Miss. One commenter pointed out, “but so what? He won’t be the first.” Currently, Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders are dominating the media as a head coach and quarterback duo. In the future, it could be Lane and Knox. However, the Kiffin family is expected to maintain their well-balanced approach even in the years to come, reassuring us about Knox’s future.