Jordan Jones verbally commits to the University of Arkansas

[#1 STUNNA]

This guy could be the next Greg Childs and more.

Two GREAT ARKANSAS commitments the last few days.

Greg child's was a physical specimen and loved to run through people but wasn't the fastest. Jones has elite speed and will be able to run around and by people

[Paul]

Pookie Modica was from Smackover, right?

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Very good that it's a Hog At Heart that is the recruit to get the '16 class in gear and rolling. These camps, and the relationships they are establishing, are setting the table for easier and more fluid recruiting classes down the road.
When we go bowling my biggest hope for the Hogs future will be realized, and our future recruiting will shift into overdrive.
72 Days and Counting...

" GO HOGS "

[rzrbackramsfan]

From his player of the week interview with RD a while back:

I like Arkansas because: it's my home state and I bleed red lol

Really happy about this signing.

[BigSexyHog]

Why does everyone get so worked up over height, weight and 40 times?

[kibster]

Why does everyone get so worked up over height, weight and 40 times?

Because I am 6'0", 164, and run a 5.1.  You don't want a team made with guys like me.  There are only two positions a guy like me COULD play.  holder and punter.

[redeye]

Why does everyone get so worked up over height, weight and 40 times?

I often wonder this too.  Now, when RD says that player looks the part, or whatever it is he says, then that's different.  But I never trust measureables, simply because they're so often wrong.  When I see a guy listed with a 4.39 40, then all that means to me is that he's fast, although I know he's probably not that fast.

[rzrbackramsfan]

Why do we care about speed? Are you kidding me? Example: trindon holiday for lsu and now on the broncos.  That's about all he had but he tore us up and quite a few teams by just running up the field.

Obviously elite speed kills, less and less at every level.  He had some pretty good catches too in his highlight.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Why does everyone get so worked up over height, weight and 40 times?

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Strength and conditioning professionals who work with collegiate football players focus much of their time and effort on developing programs to enhance athletic performance. Although there has been much speculation, there is little scientific evidence to suggest which combination of physical characteristics best predicts athletic performance in this population. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship among 6 physical characteristics and 3 functional measures in college football players. Data were gathered on 46 NCAA Division I college football players. The 3 response variables were 36.6-m sprint, 18.3-m shuttle run, and vertical jump. The 6 regressor variables were height, weight, percentage of body fat, hamstring length, bench press, and hang clean. A stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to screen for variables that predict physical performance. Regression analysis revealed clear prediction models for the 36.6-m (40 yards) sprint and 18.3-m (5-10-5) shuttle run. The results of this investigation will help strength and conditioning specialists better understand the variables that predict athletic performance in Division I college football players. (Davis, 2004, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 115–12)
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A prediction model for future performance, at both the college level and the NFL level (a football actuarial process, if you will).
A particular height, weight and 40 time will not guarantee success at any level of football. A lack of the accepted norms for response variables and regressor variables will assure that a player will not be noticed by the people that matter, the decision makers at both the college and NFL level...It's also kind of fun for the fans that follow recruiting.
71 Days and Counting...

" GO HOGS "

[gmarv]

gotta love it when kids like this act like one of us.he has already made one of my favorite recruits for 16.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

gotta love it when kids like this act like one of us.he has already made one of my favorite recruits for 16.

While understandable that a 17-18 year recruit would take advantage of being treated like royalty it sure helps the program when a player commits, " Hog at Heart", and, sets an example/helps recruit future teammates.
See Bijhon Jackson '14.
71 Days and Counting...

" GO HOGS "

[SwinerBock]

Pookie Modica was from Smackover, right?

Yes.  Same school.

As a side note, it will be interesting to see how Smackover performs the next couple of years.  Smackover competes in 3A, and was already expected to have a decent team next year.  Norphlet is a 2A school just down the road that is having to consolidate with Smackover due to falling district enrollment.  Thus, the roster size for Smackover is getting a decent bump this fall.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Failed to mention he's a leaper also...meaning you can throw him the ball in traffic and he will go up and get it like Sonny Weems on the basketball court. (6'1 or 6'3) He has a explosive vertical & timing that will make a QB's over thrown balls attainable.

[The_Iceman]

Gosh, I wish we could just get one of these kids to play Defense. I know he looks like he could be a great WR for us, but at 6'3" and 4.3 speed, he could have a faster track to the NFL as a Safety.

[RazorBassin]

WPS!  Welcome Mr. Jones!

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Gosh, I wish we could just get one of these kids to play Defense. I know he looks like he could be a great WR for us, but at 6'3" and 4.3 speed, he could have a faster track to the NFL as a Safety.

What's crazy is Hawkins is still the fastest guy on the team in a dead sprint (Yes even faster than Marshall)

[hogwild210]

Ok. Well if it's such a given that coaches stretch the measurements. Why even mention it on a thread talking about him committing?

You've been doing this a lot lately. Just enjoy and let others enjoy the commitment!

[Kevin]

wow!

welcome to the hog family

[lumphog]

Pookie Modica was from Smackover, right?

Read yesterday that Modica is Jordan's cousin

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Welcome aboard, Jordon.  Great to have you.

BTW, isn't there possibly another blue chip type instate WR in 2016?  Or maybe I'm thinking of Jordon.

[Jek Tono Porkins]

A composite .8764 on 247...for context, only 4 players out of the 2014 class had a higher composite rankings than that.

And this kid's got two more seasons to play.

[immahog]

WPS

[secneahog]

Welcome aboard, Jordon.  Great to have you.

BTW, isn't there possibly another blue chip type instate WR in 2016?  Or maybe I'm thinking of Jordon.

DE Agim is 2016. Big time player

[secneahog]

Also DT Capps is another big time 2016 instate player.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

DE Agim is 2016. Big time player

Also DT Capps is another big time 2016 instate player.

Yes, but they ain't WR's.  I knew there was at least one instater...maybe another.  Don't recall the name, so I assume Jones is the one.

[secneahog]

Yes, but they ain't WR's.  I knew there was at least one instater...maybe another.  Don't recall the name, so I assume Jones is the one.

Ah my bad. Maybe next years camp can shed some more light on some wrs.

Wouldn't shock me to see a wr from Warren

[TeedupHigh]

Makes sense to who? I'm guessing the poster has seen him in person and knows 6'2" from 6'3", I know I would.

So RD don't know either. We never get any kid who is as fast, tall, has the weight, wingspan or any other measurable's as reported,  we get the real information from the experts on this board and that is the TRUTH!  Next thing you experts will be guessing the real weight in one pound increments!  U experts amaze me, LMAO & Smfh

[ricepig]

So RD don't know either. We never get any kid who is as fast, tall, has the weight, wingspan or any other measurable's as reported,  we get the real information from the experts on this board and that is the TRUTH!  Next thing you experts will be guessing the real weight in one pound increments!  U experts amaze me, LMAO & Smfh

Expert, I've never claimed to be an expert, but I'm 6'2", so I'd know if I stood next to someone and know if they were shorter or taller. Smfh

[onebadrubi]

Gosh, I wish we could just get one of these kids to play Defense. I know he looks like he could be a great WR for us, but at 6'3" and 4.3 speed, he could have a faster track to the NFL as a Safety.

I believe we have a couple of those on the roster now.  Hines comes to mind and the sleepy guy?  Also there was a redshirt last year that had similar measureables that every raved about. 

4.3 speed is more rare than a cam newton though, legit 4.3 that is.

[jboro-hog]

Welcome to the Razorback family Mr. Jones. Look forward to seeing you play. WPS. Go Hogs.  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: 

[zane]

Kid has star written all over him

[HogWildBison2011]

I believe we have a couple of those on the roster now.  Hines comes to mind and the sleepy guy?  Also there was a redshirt last year that had similar measureables that every raved about. 

4.3 speed is more rare than a cam newton though, legit 4.3 that is.

Gotta feeling Deandre Coley will be a star at Safety.. Maybe not a starter this year but in the 2 deep rotation.

[RNHog]

This is a great pick up. People in south Arkansas has known about this kid since jr high. We need more studs from south Arkansas like this kid to win games.

Glad to have him a hog.

[Dirty]

Good Times are ahead with JJ on board.

[Horse racer]

Great pick up ! Welcome young man.  Looks like I will be making a few Smackover games this year ! WPS

[Conqueror837]

Alright, for everyone wondering about Jordan Jones, I am from Smackover and my brother is a coach for Smackover.

Jordan is 6'2" without shoes.  He is also just going to be a junior.  Plenty of room to grow.  He is Jonathan "Pookie" Modica's cousin.  Also is family to Jeff Savage who played for Arkansas. 

In the 8th grade Jordan started dunking in basketball games.  In jr high basketball games he would go through the lane and dunk over people.  He is a leaper.  He is fast and he loves the game.

He still is a good basketball player and could end up having D1 offers for basketball as well. 

For the last three weeks when you drive by the practice fields at smackover you see Jordan Jones and Elmo Hempstead working by themselves to get better.  No one with them...just those two running routes.  He works hard.

Grades will be fine.  He is a good kid and has his head on straight.  Glad we got him early.

Oh and just a little something extra...five minutes after Jordan comitted and my brother congratulated him on twitter...Alabama receivers coach followed my brother on twitter...i dont think that is a coincidence. 

I would say that Jordan is all hog though.

Also dont sleep on Elmo Hemstead.  Colleges have been coming to the school to look at him for a while now. He will play D1 and at 6' and running a 4.5 forty at camp helped him out tremendously.

Just thought I would share a little more about a players you may not know about now, but you should soon.

[mhuff]

Alright, for everyone wondering about Jordan Jones, I am from Smackover and my brother is a coach for Smackover.

Jordan is 6'2" without shoes.  He is also just going to be a junior.  Plenty of room to grow.  He is Jonathan "Pookie" Modica's cousin.  Also is family to Jeff Savage who played for Arkansas. 

In the 8th grade Jordan started dunking in basketball games.  In jr high basketball games he would go through the lane and dunk over people.  He is a leaper.  He is fast and he loves the game.

He still is a good basketball player and could end up having D1 offers for basketball as well. 

For the last three weeks when you drive by the practice fields at smackover you see Jordan Jones and Elmo Hempstead working by themselves to get better.  No one with them...just those two running routes.  He works hard.

Grades will be fine.  He is a good kid and has his head on straight.  Glad we got him early.

Oh and just a little something extra...five minutes after Jordan comitted and my brother congratulated him on twitter...Alabama receivers coach followed my brother on twitter...i dont think that is a coincidence. 

I would say that Jordan is all hog though.

Also dont sleep on Elmo Hemstead.  Colleges have been coming to the school to look at him for a while now. He will play D1 and at 6' and running a 4.5 forty at camp helped him out tremendously.

Just thought I would share a little more about a players you may not know about now, but you should soon.

Thanks for info. Keep it coming.

[old hog]

Pookie Modica was from Smackover, right?

Actually I think he was talking about Clyde Scott who was raised in Smackover.

[secneahog]

Alright, for everyone wondering about Jordan Jones, I am from Smackover and my brother is a coach for Smackover.

Jordan is 6'2" without shoes.  He is also just going to be a junior.  Plenty of room to grow.  He is Jonathan "Pookie" Modica's cousin.  Also is family to Jeff Savage who played for Arkansas. 

In the 8th grade Jordan started dunking in basketball games.  In jr high basketball games he would go through the lane and dunk over people.  He is a leaper.  He is fast and he loves the game.

He still is a good basketball player and could end up having D1 offers for basketball as well. 

For the last three weeks when you drive by the practice fields at smackover you see Jordan Jones and Elmo Hempstead working by themselves to get better.  No one with them...just those two running routes.  He works hard.

Grades will be fine.  He is a good kid and has his head on straight.  Glad we got him early.

Oh and just a little something extra...five minutes after Jordan comitted and my brother congratulated him on twitter...Alabama receivers coach followed my brother on twitter...i dont think that is a coincidence. 

I would say that Jordan is all hog though.

Also dont sleep on Elmo Hemstead.  Colleges have been coming to the school to look at him for a while now. He will play D1 and at 6' and running a 4.5 forty at camp helped him out tremendously.

Just thought I would share a little more about a players you may not know about now, but you should soon.

Ask your brother what position Jones is going to play this year.
Are they going to play him at qb..wr...rb..safety...pretty much everywhere like they have in the past or let him play 1 position.  Wr.

[lumphog]

Alright, for everyone wondering about Jordan Jones, I am from Smackover and my brother is a coach for Smackover.

Jordan is 6'2" without shoes.  He is also just going to be a junior.  Plenty of room to grow.  He is Jonathan "Pookie" Modica's cousin.  Also is family to Jeff Savage who played for Arkansas. 

In the 8th grade Jordan started dunking in basketball games.  In jr high basketball games he would go through the lane and dunk over people.  He is a leaper.  He is fast and he loves the game.

He still is a good basketball player and could end up having D1 offers for basketball as well. 

For the last three weeks when you drive by the practice fields at smackover you see Jordan Jones and Elmo Hempstead working by themselves to get better.  No one with them...just those two running routes.  He works hard.

Grades will be fine.  He is a good kid and has his head on straight.  Glad we got him early.

Oh and just a little something extra...five minutes after Jordan comitted and my brother congratulated him on twitter...Alabama receivers coach followed my brother on twitter...i dont think that is a coincidence. 

I would say that Jordan is all hog though.

Also dont sleep on Elmo Hemstead.  Colleges have been coming to the school to look at him for a while now. He will play D1 and at 6' and running a 4.5 forty at camp helped him out tremendously.

Just thought I would share a little more about a players you may not know about now, but you should soon.

THANKS for the info Conqueror837, right after Jordan committed I tweeted him & Elmo started tweeting. I chatted with Elmo for awhile & he told me about his camp. Very nice humble young man that WANTS to be a Hog. It's his dream. I'm pullin for Elmo & glad to hear he's working so hard. I think DB is where he should be, but I've only seen his HUDL film & it's impressive...Prayin for Elmo

[three hog night]

Nice!

I think it was RD that said the depth of in-state talent in 2016 could surpass that of 2015 which would be saying a lot.

I am getting more fired up about our Arkansas kids that should help bring this program back to GLORY

[Huckleberry Pig]

sounds like we got a great one, love in-state kids that love the hog.  Great pickup, welcome Jordan and WPS!!!

[Conqueror837]

Ask your brother what position Jones is going to play this year.
Are they going to play him at qb..wr...rb..safety...pretty much everywhere like they have in the past or let him play 1 position.  Wr.

Not quite sure yet.  It is going to depend a lot on depth.  Being from a small school it is imperative to get your playmakers on the field.  I would think that they would want to keep him off of defense if they had someone that could fill in there.  Smackover and Norphlet are consolidating so there should be a little depth added.  As far as offense I am sure you will see him in multiple positions.  You want him to be able to touch the ball as much as he can.  I would definitely say he will be on the edge at WR a good bit.  Smackover has a lot of speed at the skill position.  Jordan is definitely elite, but there are some burners there as well.  A lot of weopons.  Should make a run at it again this year after being knocked off in the semis last year.  Only lost three or four off of that team. 

[Conqueror837]

THANKS for the info Conqueror837, right after Jordan committed I tweeted him & Elmo started tweeting. I chatted with Elmo for awhile & he told me about his camp. Very nice humble young man that WANTS to be a Hog. It's his dream. I'm pullin for Elmo & glad to hear he's working so hard. I think DB is where he should be, but I've only seen his HUDL film & it's impressive...Prayin for Elmo

Yeah, I am as well.  Elmo is a good kid.  I remember being at 7th grade practice some years back when Elmo was in 7th grade.  He was running routes and you could just tell he had it.  His size has hurt him on the recruiting front, but he has grown in the last year.  He will add some weight but running a 4.5 at the camp really impressed some folks.  There have been numerous D1 schools that come in to look at him.  He had tons of interceptions the last two years.  Not a fluke.  He is always where the ball is.  He will go D1 and I would love nothing more for him than to get an offer from the hogs.  It definitely wouldnt be a waste of a scholorship.

[The_Iceman]

If we landed all 7 of these guys, that would be an amazing 2016 class. Then just go get some guys from Florida and Texas.

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=AR

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Smackover Jones is an epic name that will follow him into the NFL...

Welcome home young man. I too bleed Razorback Red...

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

If we landed all 7 of these guys, that would be an amazing 2007 class. Then just go get some guys from Florida and Texas.

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=AR

Holy crap guy! Are you still living in 07..?   LOL..!  +1

[The_Iceman]

Holy crap guy! Are you still living in 07..?   LOL..!  +1

I have no idea why I typed 2007.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

I have no idea why I typed 2007.

Hell... I wrote 04 on a check the other day. I told the lady it had been that long since I actually wrote one... LOL..!

[Hoggish1]

Probably because he says he is, kids/coaches fudge measurements all the time, as you well know.

He's just looking down the road a bit.  By his freshman year he could be 6'5"