Pine Bluff native Courtney Crutchfield could make impact for Razorbacks under Silverfield

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Pine Bluff native Courtney Crutchfield has been given a clean slate going into his third season of college ball. The hiring of former Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield has re-energized the former Top 50 recruit, taking his game to the next level during spring practice.

Crutchfield has all the tools needed to be a major contributor in the passing game, which is no surprise considering his production at the high school ranks and reputation as an explosive athlete.

"[Crutchfield], he's a guy who's earned my trust sitting here today, April 22 who I feel confident that if we had a game tonight, he would be in the top six receivers and on the field," Cramsey said. "I'd feel very confident him in there because he's a guy that actually stepped up in in some of the scrimmages, too."



Silverfield, Cramsey, and wide receivers coach Larry Smith were aware of Crutchfield prior to their arrival in late November having offered him a scholarship at Memphis. He was a dominant athlete across multiple sports which labeled him a can't miss prospect coming out of high school.

For fans, it's been a minute since a homegrown talent with high expectations turned out to be a stud on offense. Former Warren standout Treylon Burks arrived to Arkansas as an unstoppable force out wide, and ended his college career as a first round NFL Draft pick.

While no one is suggesting Crutchfield will follow the same path, the ball is now in his hands to make an impact for the Razorbacks in Year 1 under Silverfield.

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