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Converse (Texas) Judson wide receiver Anthony Evans has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Evans, 6-0, 160, went public with his decision on Thanksgiving Day, becoming the Hogs' fourth pledge for the Class of 2023.

Evans chose the Razorbacks over Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, Houston, Memphis and others. He was recruited to Fayetteville by wide receivers coach Kenny Guiton.

"It feels amazing," Evans told HawgSports. "I went down there two weeks ago and it was just different than everywhere else. The atmosphere was amazing. The people down there really care for you, they showed that they really care for me. That helped me with my decision."

Evans made his first trip to Fayetteville in June and returned two weeks ago for the Razorbacks' thrilling 31-28 win over Mississippi State. He made his decision and gave Arkansas' coaching staff the good news last week.

"I had told him the news and they were playing Alabama that week," Evans said. "I told him the Friday night before they played Alabama. He was like 'Man, I was already live because we're playing Alabama, but you turned me up."

Evans is close friends with current Razorback quarterback Lucas Coley but didn't inform him of the big news.

"Nobody really knows this, but my mom, dad, Coach Guiton and Coach Pittman," he said. "Those were the only people that actually knew until just now."

According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Evans is a three-star prospect, the No. 64 wide receiver in the nation, and the No. 77 overall player in the state of Texas for next year's class. 247Sports lists him as the No. 95 receiver nationally and the No. 83 player in the Lone Star State.

Evans ran a 21.12 in the 200-meter dash as a sophomore. He also long-jumped 21-3.5 and triple-jumped 43-5.5 during his sophomore season.

As a junior this season, Evans had 35 catches for 491 yards and 3 touchdowns.

In addition to Evans, Arkansas has other 2023 commitments from four-star tight end Shamar Easter, four-star tight end Jaden Hamm, and three-star offensive lineman Joey Su'a. The Razorbacks' class currently ranks No. 9 in the nation and No. 4 in the SEC.