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Arkansas landed a massive commitment for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday when Marion (Ark.) offensive lineman/defensive lineman Carius Curne announced his college decision.

Curne, 6-4, 300, chose the Hogs over Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi State and others. He is the Razorbacks' fifth commitment for the 2025 cycle. Arkansas will determine Curne's position at a later date.

According to 247Sports, Curne is the No. 175 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 19 offensive tackle in the land, and the top player in the Natural State. He was recruited to Fayetteville by Sam Pittman, Eric Mateos, and Deke Adams.

Evaluation by Hudson Standish:

Stout two-way lineman with recruiting interest on both sides of the ball who burst onto the scene during the college summer camp season between his sophomore and junior years. Displays impressive movement ability at offensive tackle. Owns valuable two-way snaps on both lines of scrimmage. Possesses virtually ready-to-play size in the 6-foot-4, 300-pound range as a high school junior, along with adequate length to remain outside or move to a guard role. Physical tools also translate to defense, including varying schemes. Owns multi-sport context thanks to track and field (throws). Through his junior campaign, we believe his best spot in the long term is somewhere on the offensive line, while acknowledging the potential to play either way. Projects as a high-major LOS presence who could develop into an NFL Draft candidate.

DW's Take: 247Sports has Curne as the top player in the state for 2025 while the Composite goes with the next guy on this list. My personal list would also have Curne in the top spot, for whatever that's worth. While there's no doubt Curne can play offense at the SEC level, I think his longterm future might be on the defensive side, where he offers prototypical size, incredible explosiveness, above-average lateral quickness and short-area twitch, above-average snap anticipation and get-off -- there's just a lot to like about a guy who runs a 4.3 in the 5-10-5 and deadlifts 630. While you can't blame anyone for wanting Curne on offense, I think he's one of the best defensive prospects to come out of Arkansas in my time covering the Hogs. Curne is an incredible two-way talent.

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Marion (Ark.) four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Wednesday.

Curne chose the Razorbacks over offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, SMU, LSU, Missouri and a handful of other programs.

Sam Pittman and his staff made the local prospect one of their top early targets in the 2025 class, and have won out with his commitment.

“I’m going to have to say Arkansas right now,” Curne told On3’s OMSpirit earlier this month, when asked which school is currently recruiting him the hardest. “Of course, Ole Miss is recruiting me hard, but the hardest is Arkansas.”

The 6-foot-5, 288-pounder is the No. 241 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 16 offensive lineman and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Arkansas.

Curne gives the Razorbacks two commitments in the past four weeks, joining Atlanta (Texas) 2025 running back Markeylin Batton.

They are the fourth and fifth commitments for the Razorbacks in the 2025 cycle, joining four-star running back Jamarion Parker, three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, and kicker Evan Noel.

In two seasons at the varsity level, Batton has rushed for 1,270 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging better than 7.5 yards per carry. As a junior this fall, he emerged as a receiving threat though, hauling in 16 catches for 255 yards and four touchdowns.

Batton also stars on defense, where he totaled 17 tackles and a pair of passes defended from his cornerback spot.

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Very good pickup! Wonder who will be the coach in 25...

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Arkansas lost its top commitment for the Class of 2025 on Monday when Marion (Ark.) two-way lineman Carius Curne went public with his decision to reopen his recruitment. Curne's announcement comes less than two months after his commitment to the Razorbacks (Feb. 7).

"I have decided to de-commit from the University of Arkansas," Curne said in a tweet. "I have the utmost respect for the coaching staff and appreciate their hard work during my recruitment. I hope that everyone will respect my decision as I attempt to do what is best for me and my family."

Curne initially chose the Razorbacks over an offer list that includes Georgia, Ole Miss, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Missouri and several others, telling HawgSports at the time that "the people of Arkansas" is what swayed him to jump on board.

According to 247Sports, Curne is the nation's No. 183 overall recruit, 21st among all offensive tackle prospects, and the No. 1 overall prospect in the Natural State for the Class of 2025. The Composite rankings also list him as a four-star, 122nd in the nation, No. 11 among all offensive tackle prospects, and the top-ranked player in the state.

Curne was recruited to Fayetteville by Arkansas defensive line coach Deke Adams and newly-hired offensive line coach Eric Mateos, though we believe defense was Curne's expected position in college.

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Arkansas lost a key piece of its recruiting class on Monday as four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne de-committed from the Razorbacks.

After committing to Arkansas on Feb. 7, Curne announced his decision on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

Curne, who ranked as the No. 206 player in the country according to Rivals in the class of 2025, holds offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri and others in addition to the Razorbacks.

The Marion native committed to Arkansas after taking a visit to Fayetteville on Jan. 20. He saw Ole Miss a week later on Jan. 27.

With the loss of Curne, Arkansas now sits with four commitments in the class of 2025.

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Marion (Ark.) four-star interior offensive lineman Carius Curne has decommitted from Arkansas, he announced on Monday. He was pledged to the in-state Razorbacks since Feb. 7.

“I have decided to de-commit from the University of Arkansas,” Curne wrote in his announcement. “I have the utmost respect for the coaching staff and appreciate their hard work during my recruitment. I hope that everyone will respect my decision as I attempt to do what is best for me and my family.”

Curne is the No. 138 overall prospect and No. 7 IOL in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the top-ranked player in Arkansas.

On3 ranks Curne higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 85 overall and No. 5 at his position in the 2025 On300.

Curne took a visit to Ole Miss at the beginning of February just before he pledged to Arkansas. Over the weekend, he was in Baton Rouge visiting LSU — which currently possesses the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Razorbacks lose a key 2025 pledge
With Arkansas losing a commitment from the No. 1 player in its state, the Hogs are now down to just four commitments in their 2025 class — which ranks No. 33 in the nation and No. 12 in the SEC.

Saint Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter College Prep four-star running back Jamarion Parker is now the top commit in Sam Pittman’s class. He is just outside the top 300 of the On3 Industry Ranking and is a top-25 tailback and top-five recruit in Missouri.

“It started with visits to Arkansas two times during my freshman year,” Parker told On3 upon his commitment. “Now I have been there five times. It is always great there, I feel comfortable, and I love it there. It is not too far from home and it is fun going back and forth. Just being on campus feels right. The coaches make me comfortable and the atmosphere is a lot like mine at home.”

Parker is one of two RB commits for Arkansas, as he’s joined by Atlanta (Texas) three-star back Markeylin Batton. He pledged to the Hogs in January and rounds out the class alongside North Little Rock (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson and Bay Saint Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus kicker Evan Noel.