re: Arkansas Football 2022 Recruiting Thread *JUCO DT Taylor Lewis Commits*

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Mataio??Soli
@Taiogonemakeit
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I am officially in the transfer portal and my recruitment is open…better days ahead??

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former El Dorado and Arkansas State defensive lineman Terry Hampton

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Hampton, 6-0, 293, was a member of the Class of 2018 at Arkansas State and played four seasons there. In 2021, Hampton played in six games before suffering a season-ending injury. He had 11 tackles, five solo and 2.5 for loss.

In 2020, he started all 11 games on the defensive line, recording 35 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks. In eight games as a sophomore, Hampton finished the season with eight tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack. In 2018 as a true freshman, Hampton finished the season with seven tackles two solo and 0.5 tackle for loss.

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Razorbacks offered

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Former Arkansas State defensive lineman Terry Hampton has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Hampton, 6-0, 293, went public with his decision on Sunday, just five days after reporting an offer from the Hogs and several others.

Hampton announced his decision to transfer from the Red Wolves on April 15. He made his decision on Sunday after wrapping up an official visit with the Hogs.

"I feel like they're doing something special here, especially going into this year,” Hampton said. “They're looking for a few changes on defense and I feel like I would be a great fit."

Hampton’s first offer came from Houston defensive line coach Brian Early, who originally recruited Hampton to Arkansas State out of El Dorado (Ark.) in the Class of 2018. Arkansas was second to offer, followed by Utah State, Oregon State, SMU, Western Kentucky, Illinois and Texas Tech.

In four seasons with the Red Wolves, Hampton totaled 61 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and a pass break-up in 36 career games played.

He was recruited to Fayetteville by defensive line coach Deke Adams.

"Great coach, man, great coach,” Hampton said. “I can feel the energy being around him. I can tell he really knows what he's doing."

Playing for the Hogs was a lifelong dream of Hampton's.

"Yes, I did. It was a goal of mine coming out of high school, but things unfortunately happened with my injury and all, but that was the goal," he said.

The defensive lineman is Arkansas’ seventh incoming sholarship transfer of the offseason, joining wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (Oklahoma), defensive end Landon Jackson (LSU), defensive end Jordan Domineck (Georgia Tech), linebacker Drew Sanders (Alabama), cornerback Dwight McGlothern (LSU) and safety/nickel Latavious Brini (Georgia).

The Razorbacks also added former South Florida quarterback Cade Fortin as a walk-on at the beginning of the year. After landing Hampton, the Hogs are still expected to be on the market for another defensive lineman and a wide receiver in the transfer portal.

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