Grown Up Christmas List: Arkansas’ recruiting wish list includes prized 4-star

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/812382549930602496

Includes Senior or Junior highlights as applicable

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/812916005953531904

Leads off with projecting a Top 20 class

[Oklahawg]

"Best recruiting class since 2017" = not a phrase offered around HV very often.

Modify: should read "best recruiting class since 2001."

[Vantage 8 dude]

"Best recruiting class since 2017" = not a phrase offered around HV very often.

However, it would fit well into the site's world famous "scientific rocket" observation(s).

[Oklahawg]

"Best recruiting class since 2017" = not a phrase offered around HV very often.

Ugh, how about "best recruiting class since 2001".

However, it would fit well into the site's world famous "scientific rocket" observation(s).

I will wear that crown of shame for a day or two, won't I?

[HoggusMaximus]

It's been quiet concerning Chevin C.

[HotlantaHog]

"Best recruiting class since 2017" = not a phrase offered around HV very often.

Modify: should read "best recruiting class since 2001."

Was 2001 the best recruiting class in the past two decades? I imagine the class with the Springdale 5 ranked higher, though of course Mitch Mustain and Damian Williams just played one year ... Ben Cleveland played for four years and did well... As I recall, based on perception of the talent of the group, there was more excitement about that group than any I can recall... There were some studs in the class other than Springdale as well as I recall...

[Pig in the Pokey]

It's been quiet concerning Chevin C.

not on the street. word is it's texas or arkansas. i like our chances with the bishop dunne connections we have. I want Orji, Chase, and Montgomery to get on board.

[ricepig]

Looks like we just offered another D-lineman.


https://twitter.com/The_fridge53/status/813458378433462272

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Was 2001 the best recruiting class in the past two decades? I imagine the class with the Springdale 5 ranked higher, though of course Mitch Mustain and Damian Williams just played one year ... Ben Cleveland played for four years and did well... As I recall, based on perception of the talent of the group, there was more excitement about that group than any I can recall... There were some studs in the class other than Springdale as well as I recall...

It all depends on the service you choose.  Rivals ranked us 16th in 2009.  I don't believe we've gotten that low on any service ever.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Looks like we just offered another D-lineman.


https://twitter.com/The_fridge53/status/813458378433462272

Some services list him as OG.  Not very big guy.  Committed to Illinois.

[ricepig]

Some services list him as OG.  Not very big guy.  Committed to Illinois.

RD called him a DE, that's good enough for me.

[Oklahawg]

RD called him a DE, that's good enough for me.

DL with quick feet and hands. I presume he has the frame to add pounds. I am guessing this is an Anderson or Enos find?

[nwahogfan1]

DL with quick feet and hands. I presume he has the frame to add pounds. I am guessing this is an Anderson or Enos find?

Some find. Lol.  Was committed to Iowa until a Illinois offer came so looks like a switch is coming. Way late to the party I think.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Some find. Lol.  Was committed to Iowa until a Illinois offer came so looks like a switch is coming. Way late to the party I think.

Yes, seems odd at this point unless he already has some connection with UA or Arkansas in general.  I think we're starting to get a little desperate for another DL now.  Not that Green isn't worthy of an offer, but it's pretty late to a kid from ILL who just committed to the in-state school and Lovie Smith. 

And what happened to Johnson, or whoever the backup plan was to Edwards?  No mention of him lately. 

[Oklahawg]

Some find. Lol.  Was committed to Iowa until a Illinois offer came so looks like a switch is coming. Way late to the party I think.

Might have been waiting for 2016 film or fall grades. No reason to immediately assume the worst. Oh, wait, it is HV.

[Oklahawg]

Yes, seems odd at this point unless he already has some connection with UA or Arkansas in general.  I think we're starting to get a little desperate for another DL now.  Not that Green isn't worthy of an offer, but it's pretty late to a kid from ILL who just committed to the in-state school and Lovie Smith. 

And what happened to Johnson, or whoever the backup plan was to Edwards?  No mention of him lately. 

I keep hearing that (all things equal) a HS player (5 to play 4) trumps a JUCO (even a 3 to play 3) unless the JUCO can get on campus to go through spring drills.

Or, the kid is waiting for him big moment to commit. Or, he sees a better depth chart somewhere else - JUCOs are less likely to be program commits as they are "playing time" commits.

Or...

[Oklahawg]

Not trying to be an ass towards anyone.

TJ Smith, Johnny Marshall, and (a few years back) Trey Flowers were mid-year offers who appeared to be "late targets" by the Hogs. Just because you were not on the offer list in the spring does not mean you weren't on the "watch" list, or (maybe even better) explode on the scene with a great senior year and earn a late offer.

Or, it is like Malcolm Shepherd? Fall 2005 didn't end well for Nutt. The recruiting lists were shallow on talent and the staff had completely whiffed on DL. Tracy Rocker was traveling Georgia hoping to find a "diamond in the rough," someone who had slipped under the radar and could contribute at some point if UA gave them a chance.

The story goes that Rocker would stop at a school, report back, and get any updates. The GAs in the BAC were working the phones and internet, too. Shepherd's name popped up (I think they looked at him before, but had determined him too small to be a DT and not long or quick enough to be a DE). UA brought him in for an immediate visit. He committed shortly thereafter, a December love affair that went from first date to marriage before Xmas holiday.

Shepherd was too small for DT, but he bulked up to help there. His arms were too short and his feet too slow to be an elite DE. But, he played with a great motor and contributed a lot of some teams we all remember.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Not trying to be an ass towards anyone.

TJ Smith, Johnny Marshall, and (a few years back) Trey Flowers were mid-year offers who appeared to be "late targets" by the Hogs. Just because you were not on the offer list in the spring does not mean you weren't on the "watch" list, or (maybe even better) explode on the scene with a great senior year and earn a late offer.

Or, it is like Malcolm Shepherd? Fall 2005 didn't end well for Nutt. The recruiting lists were shallow on talent and the staff had completely whiffed on DL. Tracy Rocker was traveling Georgia hoping to find a "diamond in the rough," someone who had slipped under the radar and could contribute at some point if UA gave them a chance.

The story goes that Rocker would stop at a school, report back, and get any updates. The GAs in the BAC were working the phones and internet, too. Shepherd's name popped up (I think they looked at him before, but had determined him too small to be a DT and not long or quick enough to be a DE). UA brought him in for an immediate visit. He committed shortly thereafter, a December love affair that went from first date to marriage before Xmas holiday.

Shepherd was too small for DT, but he bulked up to help there. His arms were too short and his feet too slow to be an elite DE. But, he played with a great motor and contributed a lot of some teams we all remember.

My point is this particular kid is from IL and now committed to IL, right?  I'd think he'd be a very long shot for us.  My questioning this has nothing to do with talent.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I keep hearing that (all things equal) a HS player (5 to play 4) trumps a JUCO (even a 3 to play 3) unless the JUCO can get on campus to go through spring drills.

Or, the kid is waiting for him big moment to commit. Or, he sees a better depth chart somewhere else - JUCOs are less likely to be program commits as they are "playing time" commits.

Or...

Agree.  Personally, I think the JUCO kid is a down-the-list backup plan.  Possibly a reach for us.  Might be why we see a late offer to Green instead...probably a better prospect.  Also very likely means our options on the DL are very, very limited now.

[Hogfan46]

This DL from Texarkana just decommited from Texas and has an Arkansas offer...


Texarkana DE Lagaryonn Carson decommits from Texas http://www.hookem.com/2016/12/27/texarkana-de-lagaryonn-carson-decommits-texas/

[Bubba's Bruisers]

This DL from Texarkana just decommited from Texas and has an Arkansas offer...


Texarkana DE Lagaryonn Carson decommits from Texas http://www.hookem.com/2016/12/27/texarkana-de-lagaryonn-carson-decommits-texas/

Well, he has the build for a 34 DE.  Not sure if there's ever been any interest from him.

[Hogfan46]

Well, he has the build for a 34 DE.  Not sure if there's ever been any interest from him.

You're probably right. Just did a little more research on him and it seems he is leaning A&M.

[ricepig]

You're probably right. Just did a little more research on him and it seems he is leaning A&M.

He decommitted due to academics, he's going to JUCO, per a recruiting guy.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/813886747897630722

[Vantage 8 dude]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/813886747897630722

Perhaps, as he himself admitted, that's primarily because they're the only one of his top three he's visited officially. Let him check them all out personally and we'll see where he stands.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Doesn't OM pay their recruits?

[tophawg19]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/813886747897630722

This is misleading and not the whole thing. the reason for the ole miss lean is that's the only one he has visited so far

[imtad16]

This looks to be a long shot, but if he comes to campus there is always a shot.

[colbs]

This looks to be a long shot, but if he comes to campus there is always a shot.

Wish he was coming on a weekend vs the weekday.  Still good he's making a OV to Arkansas.

[Oklahawg]

Wish he was coming on a weekend vs the weekday.  Still good he's making a OV to Arkansas.

Good to see us knocking the bushes to fill out the class. And, in this case, a damn good prospect to boot.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/_chev1_/status/814317121589170176

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/814546894709989377

[jackflash]

Hope we Galloway and curl from Oklahoma. but more concern ho will be the next defensive lineman.  I will say we done well with recruits we taken late in recruiting

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Hope we Galloway and curl from Oklahoma. but more concern ho will be the next defensive lineman.  I will say we done well with recruits we taken late in recruiting

Somebody spiked the punch.

[Pig Worshipper]

Hope we Galloway and curl from Oklahoma. but more concern ho will be the next defensive lineman.  I will say we done well with recruits we taken late in recruiting

If it takes a bunch of ho's to get a rush out of our defensive line, I'm all for it. If they have big butts, I'll like it, I cannot lie.

Unless I misunderstood and Don Ho's grandson is a Hawaiian High School All-Star defensive lineman. That might concern me, too. As long as he leaves his ukulele at home, I'm down with it.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/818835730512441344

[redleg]

Calloway has officially visited Iowa, Nebraska, and Ole Miss. He will visit Texas this weekend (Jan 13-15), and his last OV will be at Arkansas on Jan 20-22. WE get the his last visit. Arkansas' facilities are as good or better than any of the others I mentioned. If CBB names Rhoads as the new DC, and brings in Maurice Linguist (a former Rhoads assistant who played at Baylor and is from Mesquite, TX), that might be enough to convince Calloway to pick the Hogs. Maybe Kamren Curl too.
:razorback:

[ricepig]

Calloway has officially visited Iowa, Nebraska, and Ole Miss. He will visit Texas this weekend (Jan 13-15), and his last OV will be at Arkansas on Jan 20-22. WE get the his last visit. Arkansas' facilities are as good or better than any of the others I mentioned. If CBB names Rhoads as the new DC, and brings in Maurice Linguist (a former Rhoads assistant who played at Baylor and is from Mesquite, TX), that might be enough to convince Calloway to pick the Hogs. Maybe Kamren Curl too.
:razorback:

I hope you are correct on the visitors dates, but this suggests otherwise.

http://247sports.com/Player/Chevin-Calloway-78898

[Hogdomer]

Calloway has officially visited Iowa, Nebraska, and Ole Miss. He will visit Texas this weekend (Jan 13-15), and his last OV will be at Arkansas on Jan 20-22. WE get the his last visit. Arkansas' facilities are as good or better than any of the others I mentioned. If CBB names Rhoads as the new DC, and brings in Maurice Linguist (a former Rhoads assistant who played at Baylor and is from Mesquite, TX), that might be enough to convince Calloway to pick the Hogs. Maybe Kamren Curl too.
:razorback:

Recruiting guy on the free Texas board said the Texas staff hopes to "flip" Calloway from Arkansas this weekend.  Does he know something we don't?

[WooPig90]

I hope you are correct on the visitors dates, but this suggests otherwise.

http://247sports.com/Player/Chevin-Calloway-78898

On there it lists him visting on the 27th but in the timeline under that it says he is visiting Texas this weekend

[Bacon_Bitz]

Recruiting guy on the free Texas board said the Texas staff hopes to "flip" Calloway from Arkansas this weekend.  Does he know something we don't?

They said the same thing about Whaley last year.  A lot of the UT recruiting "experts" are extra-homer goobers.

[factchecker]

They said the same thing about Whaley last year.  A lot of the UT recruiting "experts" are extra-homer goobers.

Emphasis on the word "flip".  For Chevin to be flipped he would have to be committed to us.

[Oklahawg]

Emphasis on the word "flip".  For Chevin to be flipped he would have to be committed to us.

It makes sense that a recruit commits silently and is allowed to continue visiting. Whaley fits the description. Calloway as well.

[CallThoseHawgs]

On there it lists him visting on the 27th but in the timeline under that it says he is visiting Texas this weekend

Yeah 247 had an article on him and said he changed his Texas visit from Jan 27 weekend to this weekend, so we will be getting his last visit. We also will be getting Kameron Curls last visit, and with him not taking one to Oklahoma I think we should be considered the team to beat. Landing both of these guys would be huge for our defense.

[Hogdomer]

Yeah 247 had an article on him and said he changed his Texas visit from Jan 27 weekend to this weekend, so we will be getting his last visit. We also will be getting Kameron Curls last visit, and with him not taking one to Oklahoma I think we should be considered the team to beat. Landing both of these guys would be huge for our defense.

TCU is generally considered to be the front runner for Curl.

[Oklahawg]

TCU is generally considered to be the front runner for Curl.

I've read that a lot, but not in the OK press. I didn't have him on my radar for a long time, though, and may be missing something.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Shadid13/status/819268473180344326

[hawginbigd1]

Go ahead and sign me up for that, let's call up the dogs and pizz on the fire and call it a day!

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/820009831272693760

Here's a breakdown of Arkansas' commits and signees by state:

    Arkansas: 4 (Adcock, Barnes, Brown, Jackson)
    Louisiana: 4 (James, Munson, Paul, Warren)
    Florida: 2 (McClellion, Williams)
    Mississippi: 2 (Martin, Nance)
    Oklahoma: 2 (Curtis, Fisher)
    Texas: 1 (Barkley)
    Alabama: 1 (Hyatt)
    Arizona: 1 (Patton)
    Georgia: 1 (Hernandez)
    Illinois: 1 (Wagner)
    Missouri: 1 (Clenin)
    Tennessee: 1 (Hayden)