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re: Arkansas Football 2024 Recruiting Thread **WR Zachary Taylor Commits**
Posted on 11/6/22 at 1:43 pm to RazorHawg
Posted on 11/6/22 at 1:43 pm to RazorHawg
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Here’s a rundown of prospects in the 2024 Rivals250 that HawgBeat knows of that visited Arkansas or have been visited by Arkansas coaches…
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For evidence of Arkansas’ recent success on the field bleeding into the recruiting trail, look no further than the initial Rivals250 for the Class of 2024 that was released Tuesday.
The Razorbacks already have one top-200 recruit committed in Hot Springs Lakeside running back Braylen Russell, who debuted at No. 187, and have had numerous others on campus over the last 12 months.
That includes hosting two of the top three overall prospects — Duncanville, Texas, defensive end Colin Simmons (No. 1) and St. Louis, Mo., University wide receiver Ryan Wingo (No. 3) — over the weekend for the latest Prospect Day.
Both recruits were seriously considered for the top spot in the rankings and are genuinely interested in Arkansas at this early stage of their recruitment.
For Simmons, as well as safety Ka’Davion Dotson (No. 86), the pull is an opportunity to reunite with high school teammate Jordan Crook, a linebacker signee in the 2022 class who has enrolled early and will go through spring practice.
Wingo is actually an Arkansas legacy, as his older brother, Ronnie Jr., played for the Razorbacks from 2009-12. It’s also worth noting that his other brother, Raymond, played at Missouri under current Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom.
The Razorbacks have signed only three five-star recruits straight out of high school during the Rivals era (Darren McFadden, Mitch Mustain and Darius Winston) and added two others as transfers (Ryan Mallett, Jadon Haselwood).
The last time Arkansas was a serious contender for the top overall prospect on Rivals was in 2012, when Dorial Green-Beckham broke the Razorbacks’ hearts by picking Missouri on National Signing Day.
Those two are far from the only high-profile recruits head coach Sam Pittman has convinced to make the trip to Fayetteville, though. In fact, they aren’t the only top-10 prospects, as quarterback DJ Lagway (No. 7) attended Arkansas’ win over Mississippi State last season.
There are also two in-state prospects in the Rivals250. In addition to Russell, who’s already committed, Little Rock Christian quarterback Walker White checked in at No. 147.
He has yet to receive an offer from the Razorbacks, but he has been to Fayetteville multiple times and told HawgBeat that the coaches told him they’ll continue to monitor him throughout the process. White comes from a family of Razorbacks, as both of his older brothers (John David - football; Zac - baseball), father (David - golf), uncle (John Aaron Rees - football), grandfather (John Rees - football) and great-grandfather (Harold “Greasy” Rees - football) played at the UA.
Here’s a rundown of prospects in the 2024 Rivals250 that HawgBeat knows of that visited Arkansas or have been visited by Arkansas coaches…
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No. 1 - Colin Simmons - DE - Duncanville (Texas)
No. 3 - Ryan Wingo - WR - St. Louis (Mo.) University
No. 7 - DJ Lagway - QB - Willis (Texas)
No. 18 - Kavion Henderson - DE - Leeds (Ala.)
No. 44 - Adrian Posse - QB - Miami (Fla.) Columbus
No. 56 - Payton Pierce - LB - Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy
No. 63 - Maurice Williams - S - Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek
No. 70 - Tylen Singleton - ATH - Many (La.)
No. 86 - Ka’Davion Dotson - S - Duncanville (Texas)
No. 134 - Xadavien Sims - DE - Denison (Texas)
No. 138 - KingJoseph Edwards - ATH - Buford (Ga.)
No. 147 - Walker White - QB - Little Rock (Ark.) Christian
No. 187 - Braylen Russell - RB - Hot Springs (Ark.) Lakeside - COMMITTED
No. 191 - Melvin Laster Jr. - LB - Liberty (Mo.) North
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Posted on 11/6/22 at 1:44 pm to RazorHawg
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DJ LAGWAY, 2024 QB
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"Gamer" is a word that came up when discussing DJ Lagway, a stoutly built emerging quarterback prospect from Willis (Texas) High School. Already in the 6-foot-2, 215-pound range, Lagway has three-sport experience (baseball, basketball) and averaged 4.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks on varsity as a freshman in the 2020-21 hoops campaign. As a sophomore this past fall, Lagway led Willis to a Class 6A Division II second-round playoff appearance as he threw for 1,579 yards, 17 touchdowns, and two interceptions on a 55.5 completion rate, in addition to 715 rushing yards and six scores on 5.6 yards per carry.
Lagway's size and athleticism result in serious velocity and vertical arm strength, plus big-play ability as a runner. Lagway, another Top247 candidate in the 2024 cycle, flashes off-platform, improvisational ability that serves him well. The son of a former Baylor running back, Lagway has already garnered a lengthy list of offers.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 10:40 pm to RazorHawg
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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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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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