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North Little Rock (Ark.) defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Rhodes went public with his decision on Tuesday to become the Hogs’ ninth verbal commitment for the Class of 2023.

Rhodes, who played his last two seasons at Jacksonville (Ark.) was offered by Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks after attending prospect day on the Hill in late January. In addition to the Hogs, he held offers from Memphis, Arkansas State and Jackson State. Florida State, Kansas State, TCU, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, California, and Central Arkansas were among the other schools showing notable interest.

The 6-5, 247-pound Rhodes has played tight end and defensive end in high school but is being recruiting to play on defensive coordinator Barry Odom’s side of the ball in Fayetteville. He was recruited by assistant coaches Dowell Loggains and Deke Adams.

Rhodes has yet to receive a 247Sports Composite ranking but has been tabbed as a four-star by at least one of the main recruiting networks. Arkansas’ 2023 class currently ranks third in the nation and second in the SEC.

In addition to Rhodes, Arkansas’ 2023 class also includes a trio of four-star tight ends in Shamar Easter of Ashdown (Ark.), Luke Hasz of Bixby (Okla.), and Jaden Hamm of Eudora (Kan.), three-star defensive end Kaleb James of Mansfield (Texas), three-star linebacker Everett Roussaw of Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove, three-star cornerback Dallas Young of Gardendale (Ala.), three-star wide receiver Anthony Evans of Converse (Texas) Judson, and three-star offensive lineman Joey Su'a of Bentonville (Ark.).

So far, the Razorbacks have offered a total of five instate targets for the Class of 2023. The two remaining undecided targets inside the Natural State are Little Rock Parkview running back/linebacker Darien Bennett and El Dorado wide receiver DeAndra Burns.

Arkansas’ 2023 class entered the day ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 2 in the SEC with 106.16 total points in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings.