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

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Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove linebacker Everett Roussaw has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Roussaw, 6-2, 215, went public with his decision early Sunday morning after a prospect day visit with the Hogs, becoming the program’s eighth verbal pledge for the Class of 2023.

Roussaw chose the Razorbacks over Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, UCF, Virginia Tech, and Charlotte. He was recruited to Fayetteville by Arkansas linebackers coach Michael Scherer and running backs coach Jimmy Smith, who served as Cedar Grove’s head coach prior to entering the college coaching ranks.

Roussaw is the second Cedar Grove Saint to choose Arkansas in the last two classes, joining 2022 running back Rashod Dubinion.

According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Roussaw is a three-star recruit, the No. 42 linebacker in the nation and the No. 59 overall prospect in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2023. 247Sports has him as the nation’s No. 56 linebacker target and the No. 68 player in the Peach State.

As a junior in 2021, Roussaw helped lead Cedar Grove to its fourth state championship in the last five years with 95 tackles, 4 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown.

Roussaw made his first trip to the Hill on June 14, 2021 and left with an offer from the Hogs after an impressive camp showing. He returned to Arkansas’ campus in early November to see the Razorbacks’ thrilling comeback win over Mississippi State.

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