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Posted on 6/30/21 at 3:57 pm to RazorHawg
Setting up for a potential run of commits over the next week or so. July 2nd looks busy.
Posted on 7/2/21 at 1:04 pm to RazorHawg
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Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood defensive back Jaylen Lewis has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 6-1, 178-pound cornerback went public with his decision via social media at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, becoming Arkansas’ 13th commitment for the Class of 2022.
Lewis chose the Hogs over a stellar group of offers that included the likes of Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, and many others.
Last month, the heavily-recruited cornerback made official visits at Michigan State (June 4), Memphis (June 11), Auburn (June 15), and Arkansas (June 18). He was recruited to Fayetteville by second-year defensive backs coach Sam Carter. With the addition of Lewis, Arkansas' 2022 recruiting class moves up five spots to No. 17 in the nation, and passes Kentucky for the No. 6 spot in the SEC.
According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Lewis is a three-star prospect, the No. 57 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 19 player in the state of Tennessee for the Class of 2022. 247Sports gives him a similar ranking as the No. 58 cornerback in the land and the No. 16 prospect in the Volunteer State.
Lewis is the fifth defensive commitment for Arkansas' 2022 class, joining four-star safety Myles Rowser, three-star defensive end JJ Hollingsworth of Greenland (Ark.), three-star defensive lineman Nico Davillier, and three-star linebacker Kaden Henley of Springdale (Ark.) Shiloh Christian.
The Hogs' 2022 haul also includes seven players on the offensive side of the ball in Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove running back Rashod Dubinion, Little Rock (Ark.) Parkview running back James Jointer, Clarendon (Ark.) wide receiver Quincey McAdoo and tight end Dax Courtney, Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes offensive lineman Eli Henderson, Maumelle (Ark.) offensive lineman Andrew Chamblee, and Little Rock (Ark.) Joe T. Robinson offensive lineman E'Marion Harris.
The Razorbacks also have a scholarship commitment from long snapper Eli Stein of Cambridge (Wisc.).
Arkansas is still in the running for Lewis’ good friend and heavily-recruited athlete Anthony Brown of Milan (Tenn.). Brown, 6-1, 192, made an official visit in Fayetteville on June 4 and returned on his own dime a week later to hang out with Lewis, who was on his official visit.
Brown, who is also being recruited as a defensive back, is scheduled to announce his decision on July 29. In addition to the Hogs, who own all five of the Crystal Ball predictions made thus far, Brown’s offer list includes Alabama, Auburn, Miami, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin and many more.
Arkansas could get more good news later today when linebacker Mani Powell of Canton (Ohio) McKinley announces his college decision. The 6-3, 225-pound linebacker is down to six finalists in Michigan, Syracuse, Indiana, West Virginia, Toledo, and the Razorbacks.
Powell made official visits at Arkansas, Indiana and Syracuse in June. So far, one Crystal Ball prediction has been made for Powell -- logged by this writer -- and it has him choosing the Hogs.
HawgSports will have much more to come on Lewis’ commitment and what it means for the roster going forward.
Posted on 7/2/21 at 1:29 pm to RazorHawg
Posted on 7/2/21 at 3:50 pm to Razorback Reverend
Mani Powell to.....
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Posted on 7/2/21 at 4:13 pm to RazorHawg
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Canton (Ohio) McKinley linebacker Mani Powell has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Powell, 6-3, 225, went public with his choice during a talk show interview on Friday, becoming the Hogs’ 14th commitment in this year’s class and their second of the day, joining major defensive back target Jaylen Lewis of Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood.
Powell chose Arkansas over five other finalists in Michigan, Syracuse, Indiana, West Virginia, and Toledo. He also held offers from Kentucky, Missouri, Ole Miss and several other Group of Five programs.
The inside linebacker was offered by the Razorbacks on March 15 and was recruited to Fayetteville by first-year linebackers coach Michael Scherer, who now holds two verbal pledges for the 2022 cycle.
"He's trying to bring in family,” Powell said of Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman following his official visit. “I made sure I told him that I want to go to a place where it feels like family all the time.
“Coach Pittman and the players made sure they broke it down to me that everything is about family here. There's a big atmosphere with the family, so that meant a lot. They're trying to change the atmosphere at Arkansas. They're trying to bring in great guys and keep pushing with great guys."
According to the 247Sports, Powell is a three-star prospect, the No. 112 linebacker in the nation, and the No. 27 overall player in the state of Ohio for the Class of 2022. The Composite rankings have him as the nation's No. 88 linebacker and the No. 29 prospect in Ohio.
Powell's commitment boosts Arkansas' 2022 team ranking to No. 14 in the nation and No. 4 in the SEC.
Powell is the sixth defensive commitment for Arkansas' 2022 class, joining Lewis, four-star safety Myles Rowser, three-star defensive end JJ Hollingsworth of Greenland (Ark.), three-star defensive lineman Nico Davillier, and three-star linebacker Kaden Henley of Springdale (Ark.) Shiloh Christian.
The Hogs' 2022 haul also includes seven players on the offensive side of the ball in Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove running back Rashod Dubinion, Little Rock (Ark.) Parkview running back James Jointer, Clarendon (Ark.) wide receiver Quincey McAdoo and tight end Dax Courtney, Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes offensive lineman Eli Henderson, Maumelle (Ark.) offensive lineman Andrew Chamblee, and Little Rock (Ark.) Joe T. Robinson offensive lineman E'Marion Harris.
The Razorbacks also have a scholarship commitment from long snapper Eli Stein of Cambridge (Wisc.).
Arkansas is still heavily involved for two other linebacker targets in Jaron Willis of Leesburg (Ga.) Lee County, and Jordan Crook of Duncanville (Texas). Willis remains committed to Georgia Tech, while Crook de-committed from Oklahoma State earlier this week.
Both Willis and Crook made official visits at Arkansas last month.
Posted on 7/2/21 at 8:30 pm to RazorHawg
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Coach Pittman and the players made sure they broke it down to me that everything is about family here. There's a big atmosphere with the family, so that meant a lot. They're trying to change the atmosphere at Arkansas. They're trying to bring in great guys and keep pushing with great guys."
What a better outlook on needing to sign talented players than the previous staff
Posted on 7/3/21 at 10:01 am to RazorHawg
I know it won't last, but have we ever spent time ranked that high in recruiting rankings? I don't recall it if so.
I figure that we will finish somewhere between 20-25.
NOT BEING NEGATIVE.
I figure that we will finish somewhere between 20-25.
NOT BEING NEGATIVE.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 10:26 am to WonderWartHawg
If we can show on the field results this year and NIL works out for our players I think Pitt can put us in the 10-15 range consistently. That's probably our ceiling.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 10:30 am to V Bainbridge
I would think (and it's just me) that 10-15 consistently would be a little optimistic, but I hope you are right!
My reason for thinking that is that we just don't have enough in state kids ranked high enough, and it's hard to pull in the number of 4* and 5* players from out of state to consistently finish that high.
Again - would be glad to admit 'I was wrong!" if it turns out we can.
Coaching up high 3*'s and a few 4*'s seems to be our MO.
My reason for thinking that is that we just don't have enough in state kids ranked high enough, and it's hard to pull in the number of 4* and 5* players from out of state to consistently finish that high.
Again - would be glad to admit 'I was wrong!" if it turns out we can.
Coaching up high 3*'s and a few 4*'s seems to be our MO.
This post was edited on 7/3/21 at 10:32 am
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:32 am to WonderWartHawg
Unless Arkansas has a much higher football prestige and the high school talent is better then it will be just the same.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 11:37 am to WonderWartHawg
It should be around 20-30 again. It will take a long time with more emphasis on winning more games but it could have some finishes in the top 20.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 12:29 pm to V Bainbridge
I’d say 15-20 is our ceiling.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 2:04 pm to TheCheshireHog
What would ole miss fans have said their ceiling was before freeze? With the right guy things can change.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 2:12 pm to Hawgnsincebirth55
Our ceiling can change with the NIL. I'm optimistic about it obviously. I just feel like we have all the ingredients needed for it to benefit us more than others.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 2:23 pm to V Bainbridge
It would be more competitive with schools that have similar prestige but it won't change the old guard at the top. The hierarchy has been set with the protection of the NCAA. Look what happened to NCST as an example.
Posted on 7/3/21 at 3:10 pm to Hawgnsincebirth55
Well literally every other coach at Ole Miss has recruited about 10-15 spots lower than Freeze did so not sure they should set that as the bar
Posted on 7/3/21 at 3:17 pm to gohogs141
No I know but That’s my point. When you get the right guy anything can happen
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