Who will be the second to commit in the 2016 class

[Hogginout]

Looking at some of the other teams in the SEC having started out the 2016 class out strong, who will be next for the Hogs and can we lock the state down again like last season?

[HogsOfAnarchy]

Hardwick as soon as we offer

[Scott7703]

Hardwick as soon as we offer

He should have been committed yesterday. One mans opinion but he will be the best linebacker to come out of the state in years.

[HogsOfAnarchy]

He should have been committed yesterday. One mans opinion but he will be the best linebacker to come out of the state in years.

I agree. I'm sure an offer is coming soon

[rljjr]

He should have been committed yesterday. One mans opinion but he will be the best linebacker to come out of the state in years.

Saw him play last season and his name was called on almost every tackle. Always near the ball and brings a big hit with him.

[COCHISE]

He should have been committed yesterday. One mans opinion but he will be the best linebacker to come out of the state in years.

Bold prediction considering Spaight. I hope you're right.

[navyhog24]

I think they're waiting because of grades. This '16 class, though, seems to be a lot more of a mystery as far as who the Hogs are leading for

[SwineGrind]

I think they're waiting because of grades. This '16 class, though, seems to be a lot more of a mystery as far as who the Hogs are leading for

This.

[mountainhog]

Who is our 1st commit?

[lilRockNDubb]

This class might be limited due to scholly commits

[RussVegas Hawg]

Who is our 1st commit?

Jordan Jones WR from Smackover

[mountainhog]

Thanks Russ.

[Tim Harris]

This class might be limited due to scholly commits

Right now we can sign 26 kids next year.

[CDBHawg]

Right now we can sign 26 kids next year.

Believe he meant due to the 85 limit, not the 25 yearly.

[Tim Harris]

Where we stand in regards to the 85 limit has no bearing on how many kids we can sign.

[Hogs-n-Roses]

Where we stand in regards to the 85 limit has no bearing on how many kids we can sign.

Do you take kids after signing day to get your numbers back up to 85 then put them on scholarship later or just how do you do that legally?

[Tim Harris]

Do you take kids after signing day to get your numbers back up to 85 then put them on scholarship later or just how do you do that legally?

I'm not sure I understand the question.  The ones you sign on NSD don't have to have a spot on the 85 until they show up on campus.  Kids will leave at semester, after spring practice, etc...  Like they say the numbers always work themselves out.

[lilRockNDubb]

Believe he meant due to the 85 limit, not the 25 yearly.

This is correct

[redleg]

Hardwick is a good bet to commit once offered.
I think Austin Capps may be closer to committing than people may think.
I seriously doubt if Agim will be a Hog.
Damarea Crockett and TJ Hammonds are good bets to commit if offered, as well as John Tate and David Beasley and Kiondre Thomas.

[Hogs-n-Roses]

I'm not sure I understand the question.  The ones you sign on NSD don't have to have a spot on the 85 until they show up on campus.  Kids will leave at semester, after spring practice, etc...  Like they say the numbers always work themselves out.

Say after grads,transfers.... are out of that number and a couple of those were unexpected and your count looked like it was at say82. If you took 25 on signing day how do you legally get up to 85 with a 25 per year limit?

[CDBHawg]

Where we stand in regards to the 85 limit has no bearing on how many kids we can sign.

It may. It may not. Time will tell.

I understand we are ar to sign 26, but do we want that much attrition? I guess we'll find out in about a year.

[CDBHawg]

Say after grads,transfers.... are out of that number and a couple of those were unexpected and your count looked like it was at say82. If you took 25 on signing day how do you legally get up to 85 with a 25 per year limit?

4 x 25 = 100. Throw in redshirts and it's even more. This is the last year we'll have trouble getting to 85.

[Bad News Boar]

Agim is the big fish. Others haven't been reported on as much yet, so we don't know a whole lot about them. Bielema was in Star City to see Capps a few weeks ago, so they are high on him.

[bigred223]

Agim would be huge, but we will have to battle for him.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

Say after grads,transfers.... are out of that number and a couple of those were unexpected and your count looked like it was at say82. If you took 25 on signing day how do you legally get up to 85 with a 25 per year limit?

You tell a few of your juniors that aren't contributing that its time to find a new home.

[Tim Harris]

It may. It may not. Time will tell.

I understand we are ar to sign 26, but do we want that much attrition? I guess we'll find out in about a year.

I'm not saying I like it but in the world of big time college football if you aren't contributing by your 3rd year on campus you will probably be looking elsewhere to play.

I'm not saying I want to see us the level of Bama but it is going to happen everywhere.

[texas tush hog]

You tell a few of your juniors that aren't contributing that its time to find a new home.

That is going to be more difficult with the four year scholarships, that I think began with this class.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

That is going to be more difficult with the four year scholarships, that I think began with this class.

Then you say, "I legally can't pull your scholarship, but if you stay you will get no snaps the rest of your career. Not even special teams. So it may be in your family's best interest to go somewhere else. I'll make some phone calls for you, ok?"

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Nice looking in-state crop this year.

[Tusks]

This is a key class for CBB.  If he can put together another class in 16 like 15 then the UA finally has those awesome back to back classes that have been so elusive.

[whosiskid]

Hardwick is a good bet to commit once offered.
I think Austin Capps may be closer to committing than people may think.
I seriously doubt if Agim will be a Hog.
Damarea Crockett and TJ Hammonds are good bets to commit if offered, as well as John Tate and David Beasley and Kiondre Thomas.

I just did a thread on Hammonds and I think he will get an offer at some point. I believe he won't take much time committing. And I agree that Capps will be a Hog sooner rather than later.

I have more trouble reading Agim than any player in ages. I think our chances are better than many think, but I also think he isn't terribly committed to the state, so he could easily go elsewhere. But I think both Hammonds (it will be very interesting to see if we take him as a running back or WR; I personally like him better at running back: he has great vision of the field, a great burst in any direction, runs low to the ground with a marked forward lean that doesn't impair his ability to cut on a dime, and an additional gear that allows him to break long runs. See his highlight reel here (it is a VERY impressive reel):

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1905248/highlights/160102375/v2

It will be tragic if we don't get Hardwick. He loves the Razorbacks and can dominate on the field. I'm guessing the hold up is grades.

Also, keep in mind that we have a kid - and it irritates me that I can't remember his name - that Bielema placed with one of the smaller colleges. He didn't have Division One grades, but Bielema loved his athletic ability, so he placed him with a school where he was going to sit out his freshman year (which would be this year), but play his second year. After that, if his grades were good enough he was going to get a scholarship to Arkansas with three years to play three. They were hoping he was going to be either an extremely fast and big cornerback or an unusually fast safety. Big kid with great speed, but weak in the classroom. I hope he did well his first semester and will do well this one.

[Tim Harris]

I just did a thread on Hammonds and I think he will get an offer at some point. I believe he won't take much time committing. And I agree that Capps will be a Hog sooner rather than later.

I have more trouble reading Agim than any player in ages. I think our chances are better than many think, but I also think he isn't terribly committed to the state, so he could easily go elsewhere. But I think both Hammonds (it will be very interesting to see if we take him as a running back or WR; I personally like him better at running back: he has great vision of the field, a great burst in any direction, runs low to the ground with a marked forward lean that doesn't impair his ability to cut on a dime, and an additional gear that allows him to break long runs. See his highlight reel here (it is a VERY impressive reel):

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1905248/highlights/160102375/v2

It will be tragic if we don't get Hardwick. He loves the Razorbacks and can dominate on the field. I'm guessing the hold up is grades.

Also, keep in mind that we have a kid - and it irritates me that I can't remember his name - that Bielema placed with one of the smaller colleges. He didn't have Division One grades, but Bielema loved his athletic ability, so he placed him with a school where he was going to sit out his freshman year (which would be this year), but play his second year. After that, if his grades were good enough he was going to get a scholarship to Arkansas with three years to play three. They were hoping he was going to be either an extremely fast and big cornerback or an unusually fast safety. Big kid with great speed, but weak in the classroom. I hope he did well his first semester and will do well this one.

I think you are thinking of Gary Cross from Fordyce.

[Arthur pigby sellers.]

In state group not looking as strong as last year.  Even with a good year on the field it may be hard to have as good a recruiting class as last year.

[HoneyNuttPetrinoos]

Not looking as strong bc most the studs are def players and no true QB like Storey from in state. If we get Agim and Capps it will be huge.

[Pork Twain]

That is going to be more difficult with the four year scholarships, that I think began with this class.

Things will still work themselves out but I am not really worried about it due to natural attrition over a 4 year period.

Here is some guidance on the four year scholarships, which still allow for things to work themselves out.

"can neither be reduced nor canceled provided the student-athlete remains in good standing and meets his/her terms of the agreement."

[justmaybe]

Things will still work themselves out but I am not really worried about it due to natural attrition over a 4 year period.


"can neither be reduced nor canceled provided the student-athlete remains in good standing and meets his/her terms of the agreement."

But that last quote only applies to the year. They are one year deals.....officially.....though most get them for four years if they make the grades and keep their nose clean

[ricepig]

But that last quote only applies to the year. They are one year deals.....officially.....though most get them for four years if they make the grades and keep their nose clean

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2333433-ncaa-vote-expands-athletic-scholarships-latest-details-and-reaction

[gmarv]

does anybody have a feel for how many instate kids we will recruit?thought I saw somewhere it was around 8.

[Tim Harris]

does anybody have a feel for how many instate kids we will recruit?thought I saw somewhere it was around 8.

Seems like most every year we are in the 6-10 range.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I'm not saying I like it but in the world of big time college football if you aren't contributing by your 3rd year on campus you will probably be looking elsewhere to play.

I'm not saying I want to see us the level of Bama but it is going to happen everywhere.

A certain percentage of those kids who haven't contributed, when told they aren't in the coaches plans, may choose of their own free will to leave the program and transfer, especially if they love playing football and want to get on the field.

That shouldn't be a negative reflection on anybody's coaching staff.  Not all recruits pan out, or work hard enough to develop in college, or whatever.  They can go to a DII school and play right away and enjoy their last two years of a playing career.

[redleg]

Recruits that may get an offer from the Hogs, or already have one:
DE McTelvim Agim, Hope
DT Austin Capps, Star City
DE John Tate, Pine Bluff
LB Deontre Hardwick, Ft. Smith Northside
WR Jordan Jones, Smackover - Hog commit
RB Damarea Crockett, LR Christian
QB Kasey Ford, Bentonville
DT Cameron Murray, Bryant
ATH T.J. Hammonds, Pulaski Robinson
QB Breylin Smith, Conway
TE Dylan Soehner, Prairie Grove
OL Kadarius Rowe, Hope
CB Kiondre Thomas, Ft. Smith Northside
S David Beasley, Pine Bluff
RB Cleo Floyd, Hot Springs
S/LB Si Kilinc, Ft. Smith Southside
CB Tyrone Mahone, Bentonville
:razorback:

[ricepig]

Recruits that may get an offer from the Hogs, or already have one:
DE McTelvim Agim, Hope
DT Austin Capps, Star City
DE John Tate, Pine Bluff
LB Deontre Hardwick, Ft. Smith Northside
WR Jordan Jones, Smackover - Hog commit
RB Damarea Crockett, LR Christian
QB Kasey Ford, Bentonville
DT Cameron Murray, Bryant
ATH T.J. Hammonds, Pulaski Robinson
QB Breylin Smith, Conway
TE Dylan Soehner, Prairie Grove
OL Kadarius Rowe, Hope
CB Kiondre Thomas, Ft. Smith Northside
S David Beasley, Pine Bluff
RB Cleo Floyd, Hot Springs
S/LB Si Kilinc, Ft. Smith Southside
:razorback:

4 of those have offers and 1 of those is committed.

[redleg]

Yes, I know.

[Hogginout]

Has Hardwhick  not been offered yet?

[The real Hogules]

I could see 10 scholarship offers, possibly 11 from our coaching staff to in state athletes.

[tophawg19]

the TE Soehner may be on the outside looking in with all the depth we have at TE . any other year they would be really interested . Not sure if he could play another position. The hogs national recruiting is helping ASU  in recruiting inside the state .

[usf15cc]

the TE Soehner may be on the outside looking in with all the depth we have at TE . any other year they would be really interested . Not sure if he could play another position. The hogs national recruiting is helping ASU  in recruiting inside the state .

Maybe a walk on shot with him. If he wants to be a hog really bad!

[aloha_kid]

Saw him play last season and his name was called on almost every tackle. Always near the ball and brings a big hit with him.

Sounds like Spaight this year.

http://247sports.com/Player/Deontre-Hardwick-35371

[Music City Hog]

I could see 10 scholarship offers, possibly 11 from our coaching staff to in state athletes.

The staff are already said it's a light year in state.  There is no chance 10-11 in state kids get offers. 

[Hogginout]

Should we be worried about still only having one commitment?