Freeze says Mississippi freshmen will contribute

Mississippi's celebrated freshman class won't be standing on the sidelines for long. Second-year coach Hugh Freeze said the team's most highly rated recruits - like defensive end Robert Nkemdiche, receiver Laquon Treadwell and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil - have played well during the first two weeks of preseason camp and will contribute immediately when the Rebels open the season against Vanderbilt on Aug. 29. The trio of five-star prospects will be surrounded by other young faces. Freeze expects around 10 freshmen to make their debut against the Commodores. Freeze said it's ``certainly a challenge'' to make sure all the freshmen are ready to contribute. He said the coaching staff is trying to make sure it doesn't ask the young players to do too much.