re: Arkansas Football 2023 Recruiting Thread **WR Dazmin James Commits**

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You mean our coach, who regularly blocks fans on twitter, is petty?

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North Texas tight end transfer Var'Keyes Gumms on Sunday recommitted to Arkansas, he told 247Sports.

Gumms initially told 247Sports on Thursday that he had opened up his recruiting process from Arkansas. He quickly followed that news up with a weekend trip to see the Cal Golden Bears. But following that visit, Gumms told 247Sports he felt Arkansas was still the right place for him.

"I wanted to weigh my options and make sure I was making the right decision and wasn’t moving too fast in the process," Gumms said. "Come to find out I still like Arkansas."

Gumms initially pledged to the Razorbacks on April 23, providing a big splash for an Arkansas transfer recruiting class that ranks eighth nationally. 247Sports gave Gumms a four-star transfer ranking with a grade of 90, making him the No. 13 overall tight end transfer of the 2022-23 transfer cycle.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Houston native had a breakout redshirt freshman campaign in Denton. He finished the 2022 season with 34 catches for 458 yards and 5 touchdowns, setting program single-season records for receptions and yards by a tight end. He also earned fourth-team all-conference honors.

Gumms previously told 247Sports he drew transfer offers from Arkansas, Oregon, Utah, West Virginia, Colorado, Cal and Florida Atlantic. At the time, he told 247Sports he’s “looking for the best fit” and a place that feels like home.

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After walking back his commitment to Arkansas on Tuesday, North Texas tight end transfer Var’Keyes Gumms is back on board and recommitted to Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks, according to Chris Hummer.

The Houston native most recently took an official visit to California over the weekend. He entered the transfer portal initially on March 23, and reported an offer from Arkansas shortly after on April 15.

Gumms took an official visit to Arkansas on April 21 and announced his commitment to the Hogs on April 23. He chose Arkansas over Colorado, Cal, BYU and others.

In two seasons with the Mean Green, Gumms has hauled in 34 receptions for 458 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games. He played in three games in 2021 and 14 games in 2022.

The addition of Gumms provides a veteran presence to a tight end room that, while full of potential, is very young. The Hogs added two four-star tight ends in the 2023 class in Ashdown’s Shamar Easter and Bixby, Oklahoma, native Luke Hasz, but adding Gumms provides another threat in the passing game for first-year offensive coordinator

Gumms will have multiple years of eligibility to play with the Hogs.

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