re: Arkansas Football 2024 Recruiting Thread **TR WR Khafre Brown Commits**

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The class of 2024 is up next for the Arkansas coaching staff, and the newest edition of the Rivals250 dropped on Tuesday morning. A good number of Arkansas targets are on the list, some of which were on campus in January.

Right now, the Razorbacks have just one commitment in the class of 2024 in 5.9 four-star defensive end Kavion Henderson. While recruiting is at somewhat of a standstill because of the NCAA recruiting dead period, things are likely to heat up soon.

Here are the updated rankings for Arkansas targets.

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Commit
Kavion Henderson - Defensive End - No. 101 nationally

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Still ranking as the number one player in the state of Alabama, Henderson actually saw his ranking drop 22 spots. He was ranked No. 79 nationally when he committed to Arkansas on Nov. 6, and he is still ranked a 5.9 four-star recruit by Rivals.

In addition to Arkansas, the 6-foot-3, 238-pound pass rusher also holds offers from both in-state schools Alabama and Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and more.

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Kamarion Franklin - Defensive End - No. 12 nationally

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While not ranked when he took a visit to Arkansas with fellow Lake Cormorant (Miss.) High School athlete Jarcoby Hopson, Franklin saw his stock skyrocket in the latest Rivals250 update.

Mississippi has been kind to Arkansas, bringing the Razorbacks their last quarterback in KJ Jefferson, but outside of him, there has typically not been much movement. With new co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson — who is a native of Mississippi — on staff, things could change.

Franklin stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 255 pounds, and he is the No. 1 player in the state of Mississippi. He holds offers from the usual suspects in Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss and others.

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Taylor Tatum - Running Back - No. 62 nationally

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A new face in the Rivals250, Tatum is ranked No. 62 nationally and the No. 42 player in the state of Texas. Arkansas offered Tatum a scholarship on Jan. 17.

In addition to Arkansas, Tatum — a 5.9 four-star recruit — holds offers from many of his in-state schools like Texas and Baylor, as well as Alabama, Georgia and others.

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JJ Harrell - Wide Receiver - No. 65 nationally

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A familiar high school name to Arkansas fans has produced another recruit the Hogs are high on. JJ Harrell, a native of Sardis, Mississippi, and a wide receiver from North Panola High School — the same school that produced quarterback KJ Jefferson — saw his name added the the Rivals250.

Harrell, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, was offered by the Razorbacks on Oct. 9.

The 5.9 four-star recruit also holds offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida and others.

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Payton Pierce - Linebacker - No. 77 nationally

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Things have been quiet on Arkansas' side for Pierce, who was offered by Arkansas on June 2 of last year. He moved up in the state rankings, now ranking at No. 4 in the state of Texas, and dropped 43 spots to No. 77 nationally.

Pierce has taken numerous visits to Arkansas, and also holds offers from dozens of other programs. He released a Top 10 of Arkansas, Texas A&M, Michigan, TCU, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Texas in December.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker hails from Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas, the same high school that produced Arkansas standout linebacker Bumper Pool.

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Ka'Davion Dotson - Safety - No. 92 nationally

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Duncanville High School is another school that has been kind to the Razorbacks, both in football and in basketball, in recent years. Current Arkansas linebacker Jordan Crook and Arkansas basketball point guard Anthony Black both joined the Hogs from Duncanville, which rests near the Dallas area.

Dotson's ranking fell seven spots from No. 85 to No. 92 in the latest update. The 5.9 four-star recruit was re-offered by the Hogs on Jan. 28, 2022, and he also took a visit to Fayetteville in March of last year.

The 6-foot, 178-pound safety holds offers from Florida, Baylor, Texas and others in addition to Arkansas.

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Zion Kearney - Wide Receiver - No. 128 nationally

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Now ranked the No. 128 player in the nation, Kearney visited Arkansas during one of its Prospect Days on Jan. 21. He has been on the Razorbacks' radar for a while, reporting an offer from the Hogs on Oct. 17.

The 6-foot-3 pass catcher hails from the same city (Missouri City, Texas) that produced former Arkansas quarterback Malik Hornsby, who transferred to Texas State, but they played at different high schools.

In addition to Arkansas, Kearney holds offers from LSU, Kansas State, Baylor and others.

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Braylon Burnside - Athlete - No. 158 nationally

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Burnside is another recruit offered out of the state of Mississippi, and he saw his number drop 13 spots to No. 158 nationally. The Starkville native told HawgBeat last week he is still deciding where to take visits this spring.

An athlete who plays wide receiver in high school, Burnside recorded 1,158 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, averaging 15.6 yards per reception. He helped Starkville High School to a 6A state championship win last season and was awarded First Team All-State.

In addition to the Hogs, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound athlete holds offers from both in-state schools Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Florida State and others. He is ranked the No. 3 player in the state of Mississippi.

Rivals listed Arkansas' new co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson as Burnside's primary recruiter from Florida State, where he coached defensive backs. The familiarity with Woodson should put the Hogs in a good position with Burnside's commitment down the stretch.

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Max Anderson - Offensive Lineman - No. 181 nationally

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It is well-known what head coach Sam Pittman can do for offensive linemen, and the head Hog has been on Max Anderson for a while. He reported an offer from Arkansas on Sept. 12 of last year.

The Frisco, Texas, native is ranked the No. 11 tackle in the nation and the No. 22 player in the state of Texas. He visited Fayetteville most recently on Nov. 12.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle released a Top 12 last week that includes Arkansas, as well as Baylor, Texas, Alabama, Florida and others.

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Arkansas added its second verbal commitment of the 2024 cycle on Friday when Memphis (Tenn.) University School defensive lineman Dion Stutts committed to the Razorbacks.

Stutts, 6-3, 250, went public with his decision following an unofficial visit with Sam Pittman’s staff. The three-star prospect chose Arkansas over Ole Miss, Tennessee, Louisville, South Carolina, Texas A&M and others.

"After the visit from these past two days I decided why should I wait any longer? I knew where I wanted to go and that was Arkansas, so I committed," Stutts said.

"My highlights of the day were being able to watch the Hogs practice and watch their film session. It gave me a look of what’s life like as a football player there."

Stutts was offered by the Razorbacks on May 5, 2022 and made his first trip to Fayetteville on January 28. The defensive lineman was recruited to Arkansas by second-year defensive line coach Deke Adams.

"I think of Coach Adams very highly," Stutts said. "He stuck with me every step of the way and always checked up on me. Without him constantly checking in and talking to me, I don’t think Arkansas would’ve truly felt like home.

"As for any upcoming visits…I’ve canceled them all because I’m now fully committed to Arkansas. WOO PIG!"

According to 247Sports, Stutts is a three-star recruit, the No. 70 defensive lineman in the country, and the No. 22 overall prospect in the state of Tennessee for the Class of 2024.

Stutts has a similar 247Sports Composite ranking, coming in at No. 55 among all defensive linemen and No. 15 in his home state.

In addition to Stutts, the Razorbacks also have a commitment from 2024 four-star defensive lineman Kavion Henderson of Leeds (Ala.).

Stutts is Arkansas' first commitment in 125 days (November 6, 2022). Entering Saturday, the Hogs were one of three SEC teams (Mississippi State, Missouri) with only one verbal commitment for the 2024 cycle. The Razorbacks now join Vanderbilt and Kentucky as programs with two pledges for 2024.

Stutts is the seventh Tennessee product to choose Arkansas since Pittman took over the program. The Hogs signed four-star offensive lineman Luke Brown last year out of Paris (Tenn.) Henry County.

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