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Defensive tackle Taylor Lewis of Santa Clarita (Calif.) College of the Canyons has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Lewis, 6-3, 295, went public with his decision on Tuesday, four days after wrapping up an official visit in Fayetteville.

The Class of 2022 addition chose the Razorbacks over Auburn, Nebraska, Oregon State, Washington State, Missouri and several others. He made official visits with the Beavers and Cougars and was expected to visit Auburn prior to making a decision by the end of the month. Lewis is now expected to enroll at the UA next week and will have two years of eligibility remaining starting with the upcoming 2022 season.

Lewis, a Chicago native, was listed as a sophomore in 2021 when he recorded 18 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a pass break-up in six games.

He was recruited to Fayetteville by defensive line coach Deke Adams and defensive line assistant Keith Jones.

Lewis is a welcome addition for an Arkansas defensive line that had been searching for immediate help both in the transfer portal and the JUCO market for much of the offseason. The Hogs’ need for additional help increased in mid-April when returning junior Taurean Carter went down with a significant leg injury in the spring scrimmage.

Lewis is Arkansas’ fourth addition on the defensive line since the 2021 season began, joining LSU transfer defensive end Landon Jackson, Georgia Tech transfer edge rusher Jordan Domineck, and Arkansas State defensive tackle transfer Terry Hampton.

The Razorbacks have also landed other transfers in wide receiver Jadon Haselwood of Oklahoma, wide receiver Matt Landers of Toledo, linebacker Drew Sanders of Alabama, as well as two defensive back transfers in Latavious Brini of Georgia and Dwight McGlothern of LSU.

Arkansas also added a walk-on quarterback in Cade Fortin of USF following the 2021 season. With the addition of Lewis, it is believed that Arkansas is now out of scholarships for the 2022 cycle.