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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.