BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Early Signing Day has arrived, and a plethora of student-athletes on the Coast are announcing where they’ll be attending school in 2026.

Picayune: Wilson, Smith head to the SEC

Anchoring both sides of the ball for the Maroon Tide, defensive lineman Nolan Wilson and offensive lineman Mitchell Smith help propel Picayune as far as the 6A State Championship.

Wilson will be heading to Tuscaloosa, becoming part of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Through 13 games, he posted 81 total tackles, 11 sacks, and 17 hurries as he tortured opposing quarterbacks.

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As for Smith, the 7A Mr. Football winner has logged on to play for the Vanderbilt Commodores after serving as a vital part of an o-line

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