Photos: Ole Miss Rebels football brings joy and encouragement to Children's of Mississippi
Published on Monday, June 15, 2026
Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Smiles were everywhere at Children's during a recent visit from Ole Miss Rebels football, who spent time connecting with patients and spreading Rebel spirit throughout the hospital.
Ole Miss cornerback Jaylon Braxton blows bubbles as Tzuri Elmore, 5, of Greenville slides during a visit from the University of Mississippi football team at Children's of Mississippi.
University of Mississippi football players, from left, Blake Purchase, Troy Everett, Jonathan Maldonado and Luke Ferrelli pose with Ledger Smith, 6, of Brookhaven during a visit to Children's of Mississippi
University of Mississippi football team visits Children's of Mississippi
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss poses for a photo with Ledger Smith, 6, of Brookhaven with his brother Beckam during a team visit to Children's of Mississippi.
Children's child life manager Cara Williams and Hollywood lead the University of Mississippi football team to Mimi's playground.
Ole Miss running back Joshua Dye spends some time with Montay Brown, 11, of Meridian during the University of Mississippi football team visit to the children's hospital.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss signs his autograph for a patient during a team visit to Mimi's Playground at Children's of Mississippi.
Ole Miss running back Joshua Dye spends some time with Montay during the University of Mississippi football team visit to Children's.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss poses for a photo with patients' family during a team visit to Mimi's Playground at Children's of Mississippi.
Ole Miss cornerback Jaylon Braxton gets a fist bump from Tzuri Elmore during a visit from the University of Mississippi football team at Children's of Mississippi.
Ole Miss cornerback Jaylon Braxton supports Tzuri Elmore, 5, of Greenville on the playground bars during a visit from the University of Mississippi football team at Children's of Mississippi.
Ledger Smith plays basketball with University of Mississippi football team including offensive lineman Terez Davis