Razorbacks get 23 players opening early signing period, including one big surpris

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is recovering nicely from hip surgery Tuesday, he landed a solid class of high school players along with one junior college player.

The Razorbacks’ early signing class had 23 athletes with 11 offensive players, nine on defense, two specialists (a kicker and a punter) plus one athlete.

Maybe the biggest surprise was the flip of quarterback Madden Iamaleava from Long Beach, Calif., who had previously been committed to UCLA. He is the brother of Tenessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and HawgSports had a story with his father Wednesday on the decision.

• 10 different states are represented in the Razorbacks’ 2025 early signing class: Texas (6), Arkansas (4), California (3),
Alabama (2), Georgia (2), Mississippi (2), Indiana (1), Louisiana (1), Oklahoma (1), Tennessee (1).

• 18 of the 23 signees are scheduled to enroll early and participate in spring practices.

• Rivals: No. 25 class nationally and No. 12 class in the SEC

• ESPN: No. 27 class nationally and No. 14 class in the SEC

• 247Sports: No. 28 class nationally and No. 13 class in the SEC

• On3: No. 29 class nationally and No. 15 class in the SEC

Here’s a look at the signees Wednesday:

Caleb Bell
Defensive Line | 6-3 | 260 | Alpharetta, Ga. | Milton HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 49 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 75 overall prospect in Georgia by On3 … No. 76 defensive end in the class of 2025 and No. 76 overall prospect in Georgia according to ESPN … Attends Milton High School in Milton, Ga., which is currently ranked the No.1 team in the state of Georgia and No. 2 nationally … Registered 71 total tackles, including 19.5 for loss, in addition to 11.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery as a senior … As a junior, recorded 75 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, one interception and a pass breakup … Helped lead Milton to a 7A state championship in 2023 … Benches 330 lbs, squats 435 lbs and power cleans 285 lbs … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Texas, Mississippi State, Florida State,
Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky and SMU, among others.

Personal: Father, Kendrell Bell, played linebacker at Georgia from 1999-2000 and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft before earning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2001.

Jace Brown
Wide Receiver | 6-4 | 200 | Long Beach, Calif. | Long Beach Poly HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 28 tight end in the class of 2025 and No. 43 overall prospect in California by Rivals … No. 86 wide receiver in the class of 2025 and No. 46 overall prospect in California according to ESPN … Attends Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, Calif. … Transferred from Warren HS to Long Beach Polytechnic prior to his senior season … Registered 46 receptions for 560 yards and six touchdowns as a junior at Warren … Recorded eight receptions for 44 yards as a sophomore according to MaxPreps … Also runs track … Ran a personal-best 11.06 100-meter dash and 23.63 200-meter dash in the spring of 2024 … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: UCLA, Notre Dame, Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, UNLV, Utah, Washington State, USC and others.

Blake Cherry
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 295 | Claremore, Okla. | Owasso HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 48 offensive tackle in the class of 2025 and No. 10 overall prospect in Oklahoma by 247Sports … Attends Owasso High School in Owasso, Okla. … No. 13 on The Oklahoman’s 2025 Super 30 High School Football Recruit Rankings … Helped lead Owasso to a perfect 11-0 record including a 7-0 mark in district play this season … Played a major role in an Owasso offense that passed for 2,312 yards and rushed for 2,778 yards while averaging 509 yards of total offense per game as a senior in 2024 … Named 2 News Player of the Week after scoring a touchdown on a 25-yard touchdown pass during a win over Union HS on his 18th birthday … Also participates in track and field, recording a 45’4” shot put throw as a junior … Named to the VYPE Football Top-100 team as a junior … CHOSE
ARKANSAS OVER: Texas A&M, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arizona State, Kansas State, Boston College, Kansas and others.

Kash Courtney
Offensive Line | 6-4 | 285 | Carthage, Texas | Carthage HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 57 offensive lineman in the class of 2025 by 247Sports … Attends Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas … Invited to participate in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … Helped lead Carthage to a 12-1 record and quarterfinals appearance in the Texas 4A DII State Playoffs … Key blocker as a junior for a Carthage squad that finished 13-1 and reached the Texas 4A D-II regional finals (fourth round) … Started as a sophomore on Carthage’s 16-0 Texas 4A D-II state championship team in 2022 … Also competes in track and field … As a junior, posted a 46’ shot put throw and a 136’6” discus throw …Posted a 38’9” shot put and a 143’6” discus as a sophomore in 2023 … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Baylor, Duke, Houston, Texas Tech, West Virginia and others.

Camarion ‘Bubba’ Craig
Offensive Line | 6-8 | 320 | Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Concordia Lutheran HS / Hutchinson CC

A three-star junior college prospect according to 247Sports, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 1 junior college offensive lineman and No. 28 overall junior college prospect in the class of 2025 by 247Sports … No. 2 junior college offensive guard and No. 34 overall junior college prospect in the class of 2025 according to ESPN … Attends Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan. … First-Team All-KJCCC Offensive Tackle in 2024 … Has helped lead the Blue Dragons to a 9-1 record and NJCAA DI Playoffs Semifinal appearance … Has blocked for an offense averaging 474 yards per game, including 264.7 on the ground and 209.3 through the air … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Liberty, UMass, Temple, Texas State, UTSA and Western Kentucky.

Ja’Kayden Ferguson
Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 175 | Houston, Texas | Thurgood Marshall HS

A four-star prospect according to Rivals … Three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 42 athlete in the class of 2025 and No. 85 overall prospect in Texas according to 247Sports … No. 53 wide receiver in the class of 2025 and No. 49 overall prospect in Texas by Rivals … No. 87 wide receiver in the class of 2025 and No. 89 overall prospect in Texas according to On3 … Attends Thurgood Marshall High School in Missouri City, Texas … Helped lead Thurgood Marshall to a 10-3 overall record in 2024 … Registered 448 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 26 receptions as a senior through 11 games … Logged 48 receptions for 558 yards and five touchdowns as a junior in 2023 … Also runs track … Ran a 23.71 200-meter dash as a junior … Ran an 11.59 100-meter and a 23.45 200-meter during club track competition between freshman and sophomore years … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Alabama, Kentucky, Arizona State, Auburn, Georgia, Houston, Kansas, LSU, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas Tech, UCF, Washington and others

Personal: Uncle, Robert Ferguson, played at Texas A&M and in the NFL as a wide receiver from 2001-09.

Gavin Garretson
Tight End | 6-7 | 240 | Chico, Calif. | Pleasant Valley HS

A three-star prospect according to 247Sports, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 50 tight end-Y in the class of 2025 by ESPN … Attends Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, Calif. … Helped lead Pleasant Valley to a D2 Football NSCIF 2024 State Championship as a senior … Hauled in 20 passes for 383 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … As a junior, registered 20 receptions for 312 yards and five touchdowns while leading Pleasant Valley to a 10-4 mark … Logged six receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore in 2022 … Also played defensive end during his high school career, registering 139 total tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 28.5 sacks and three pass breakups … Was named sectional defensive player of the year and named Cal-Hi Sports’ Second-Team All-State … Also lettered in basketball, averaging 10.5 points per game and five rebounds per contest … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Cal, San Diego State and others.

Personal: Older brother, Gabe, is a tight end at San Diego State.

Madden Iamaleava
Quarterback | 6-3 | 200 | Long Beach, Calif. | Long Beach Poly HS

A four-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Three-star prospect by On3 … ESPN 300 (No. 142) and Rivals250 (No. 207) prospect … Rated the No. 142 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 12 pocket-passing quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 13 overall prospect in California according to ESPN … No. 207 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 6 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 17 overall prospect in California by Rivals … No. 19 quarterback prospect in the class of 2025 and No. 25 overall prospect in California according to 247Sports … No. 38 quarterback prospect in the class of 2025 and No. 27 overall prospect in California by On3 … Attends Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, Calif. … Transferred to Long Beach Polytechnic following his junior season … Named the Gateway League’s Co-Offensive
Player of the Year after leading Warren HS to an 11-3 record and CIF-SS Division 3 semifinal appearance as a junior in 2023 … Threw for over 3,600 yards and 43 touchdowns against just four interceptions as a junior … Finished sophomore year going 31-of-58 passing (53.4%) for 675 yards with 10 touchdowns and an interception while backing up his brother Nico Lamaleava … Also ran for 62 yards … Also plays volleyball and has been a standout on the club scene … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: UCLA, Arizona, Auburn, Cal, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Miami, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, UNLV, Washington, Washington State and others.

Personal: Brother, Nico, is a quarterback at Tennessee.
Pronunciation: ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va

Keiundre Johnson
Defensive Line | 6-3 | 245 | Terrell, Texas | Terrell HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 35 strongside defensive end in the class of 2025 by Rivals … No. 45 edge rusher in the class of 2025 and No. 57 overall prospect in Texas according to On3 … No. 48 edge rusher in the class of 2025 by 247Sports … Attends Terrell High School in Terrell, Texas … Helped lead Terrell to a 6-5 overall record as a senior in 2024 … Tallied 52 total tackles, including 8.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss in addition to three pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery … Played tight end on offense, registering 10 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown in 2024 … First-Team All-District selection in 2023 at defensive end after recording 57 total tackles, including 18 for loss, with 10.5 sacks and two pass breakups … Totaled 21 tackles, including five for loss, and three quarterback hurries in eight games as a sophomore in 2022 … Caught two passes for 77 yards as a sophomore while playing tight end … Also participated in basketball and track … Ran a 23.38 200-meter dash as a freshman in 2022 … Runs a 4.5 40-yard dash while
maxing out at 435 in the squat and 405 in the deadlift … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: LSU, Nebraska, SMU, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Pitt, Florida State, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, USC and others.

Antonio Jordan
Wide Receiver | 6-6 | 230 | Warren, Ark. | Warren HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 29 tight end-H in the class of 2025 and No. 8 overall prospect in Arkansas by ESPN … No. 96 wide receiver in the class of 2025 according to Rivals … No. 7 overall prospect in Arkansas according to On3 … No. 8 overall prospect in Arkansas by 247Sports and ESPN … Attends Warren High School in Warren, Ark. … Helped lead Warren to a 9-4 mark and Arkansas 4A State Playoff appearance as a senior in 2024 … Scored four touchdowns in his final high school game during a playoff loss to Mills University Studies High School, rushing 13 times for 98 yards and three touchdowns while catching six passes for 128 yards and a score … Earned Arkansas Activities Association 4A all-state recognition as a junior in 2023 … Had a breakout year in 2023, hauling in 43 passes for 1,041 yards
and 14 touchdowns as Warren went 15-1 and lost in the 4A state semifinals … Also plays basketball and baseball … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Florida State, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Quentin Murphy
Athlete | 6-1 | 205 | Little Rock, Ark. | Parkview HS

A four-star prospect according to Rivals … Three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 12 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 4 overall prospect in Arkansas according to ESPN … No. 5 overall prospect in Arkansas by 247Sports … No. 23 athlete in the class of 2025 and No. 11 overall prospect in Arkansas according to On3 … Attends Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, Ark. … Transferred to Parkview prior to his senior season … While at quarterback in 2023, completed 61-of-136 passing attempts for 892 yards and 13 touchdowns in addition to
rushing for 697 yards and seven touchdowns on 85 attempts … Completed 98-of-167 passes for 1,388 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior while rushing 113 times for 569 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Louisville, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, Michigan State and others.

Kevin Oatis
Defensive Line | 6-2 | 295 | Hattiesburg, Miss. | Hattiesburg HS

A four-star prospect according to Rivals and ESPN … Three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3 … ESPN 300 (No. 184) prospect … Rated the No. 184 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 15 defensive tackle in the class of 2025 and No. 7 overall prospect in Mississippi according to ESPN … No. 28 defensive tackle in the class of 2025 and No. 11 overall prospect in Mississippi by Rivals … No. 35 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 12 overall prospect in Mississippi by 247Sports … Attends Hattiesburg High School in Hattiesburg, Miss. … Has led Hattiesburg to a 13-0 record in 2024 with a state
championship appearance set to take place on Dec. 6 … Helped lead Hattiesburg to a 6A playoff appearance in 2023 while earning all-state recognition … Played multiple defensive roles as a sophomore, helping Hattiesburg to a Mississippi 5A first-round playoff appearance … Also participates in track and field and powerlifting … Won the Mississippi State 6A Championship in the shot put as a junior, courtesy of a 49’9” effort while also throwing a personal-best 110’3” in the discus during the same season … Placed second as a junior at Mississippi 6A powerlifting meet in the 275-pound division, posting a 1,410-pound total (575 deadlift, 550 squat and 285 bench) … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Penn State, Texas, Texas A&M, USC and others.

Personal: Cousin, Jeheim Oatis, is a defensive lineman at Alabama.

Taijh Overton
Defensive Back | 6-2 | 190 | Mobile, Ala. | Williamson HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 41 safety in the class of 2025 and No. 23 overall prospect in Alabama by Rivals … No. 28 overall prospect in Alabama according to On3 … No. 35 overall prospect in Alabama by 247Sports … Attends Williamson High School in Mobile, Ala … Tallied 102 tackles, including six for loss, in addition to a pair of interceptions, a fumble recovery and four pass breakups in 2024 while leading Williamson to a 10-2 season … As a junior in 2023, registered 116 total tackles, including nine for loss, and two sacks while breaking up 19 passes in addition to a forced fumble, fumble recovery and three interceptions … Logged 113 tackles, 19 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions during his sophomore campaign in 2022 while helping the Lions reach
a 6-5 mark … Saw action in six games as a freshman, totaling 15 tackles … Nicknamed “Hammer Time” … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Oklahoma State, Florida State, Missouri, Ole Miss, UCF and others.

Nigel Pringle
Defensive Back | 6-2 | 178 | Houston, Texas | North Shore HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 91 athlete in the class of 2025 by ESPN … No. 99 athlete in the class of 2025 according to 247Sports … Attends North Shore High School in Houston, Texas … Returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns as a senior in 2024 … Has led North Shore to a perfect 13-0 record this season and a matchup with Atascocita HS in the Texas 6A DI State Quarterfinals on Dec. 7 … Finished junior season with 13 tackles, three interceptions and a defensive touchdown on a pick-six while averaging 20.6 yards per punt return highlighted by a long of 42 yards … Helped North Shore to a 15-1 mark and state championship appearance as a junior … Saw snaps in the secondary and return game as a sophomore, recording seven tackles and a pass breakup while scoring a touchdown courtesy of a punt return as North Shore posted a 15-1 record … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Arizona, Arizona State, Houston, Kansas, Memphis, Oregon, UCF, Washington State and others.

LJ Prudhomme
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 295 | Shreveport, La. | Captain Shreve HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 7 center in the class of 2025 and No. 18 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals … No. 54 offensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 28 overall prospect in Louisiana according to 247Sports … No. 61 offensive guard in the class of 2025 and No. 33 overall prospect in Louisiana by ESPN … Attends Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, La. … Invited to participate in 2024 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Played on both the offensive and defensive line at Captain Shreve … Helped lead Captain Shreve to a 6-5 mark as a senior while blocking for an offense that garnered 3,138 passing yards and 2,814 rushing yards … Helped lead the Gators to a 9-2 record as a junior while being part of an offensive unit that produced 4,298 total yards and averaged 390.7 yards per contest
… Also participates in track and field … Won a district championship in the discus as a junior with a throw of 165’0.5” before placing fifth at the Louisiana 5A regionals with a discus rep of 153’2” … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Houston, Memphis, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Texas Tech and others.

Gavin Rush
Punter | 6-3 | 185 | Franklin, Tenn. | Page HS

A five-star prospect according to Kohl’s Kicking … No. 5 punter in the class of 2025 by On3 … No. 12 punter in the class of 2025 according to Kohl’s Kicking … Attends Page High School in Franklin, Tenn. … During Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp in 2023, had a long punt of 53 yards with 4.37 seconds of hang time … At the Southern Spring Showcase, averaged 50 yards with a long of 61 yards and a 5.01 hang time … Punted 18 times for a total of 672 yards as a senior with six punts inside opponents’ 20-yard line and a long of 78 yards … Punted 29 times for a total of 986 yards as a junior while pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard line 13 times … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Air Force, Army and Western Kentucky.

Trent Sellers
Defensive Line | 6-6 | 245 | Mobile, Ala. | Spanish Fort HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 28 strongside defensive end in the class of 2025 and No. 22 overall prospect in Alabama by Rivals … No. 42 edge rusher in the class of 2025 and No. 17 overall prospect in Alabama according to On3 … Attends Spanish Fort High School in Spanish Fort, Ala. … Registered 87 total tackles, including 15 for loss, and 9.5 sacks with 13 quarterback hurries and two pass breakups as a senior … Logged 69 total tackles, including 10 for loss, and five sacks as a junior in 2023 while leading Faith Academy to an 8-4 overall record and a second-round appearance in the 2023 AHSAA Playoffs … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Ole Miss, Nebraska, Mississippi State and others.

Cameron Settles
Running Back | 5-11 | 195 | Little Rock, Ark. | Parkview HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 52 running back in the class of 2025 and No. 5 overall prospect in Arkansas by Rivals … No. 64 running back in the class of 2025 and No. 8 overall prospect in Arkansas according to ESPN … No. 75 running back in the class of 2025 and No. 9 overall prospect in Arkansas by 247Sports … Attends Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, Ark. … Invited to participate in 2024 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Has led the Patriots to a 12-1 mark and spot in the state championship game as a senior … Rushed for 736 yards and 13 touchdowns and returned a punt for a touchdown through the first 12 games of his senior season … Led Parkview to a Class 5A State Championship as a junior, rushing for 979 yards and 20 touchdowns while also playing defensive back … Ran track as a sophomore … Reports a 315 lbs power clean and has registered 505 lbs in the squat in addition to a 315 lbs bench press, 36-inch vertical jump and 4.5 40-yard dash … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Memphis, Oregon State, SMU and others.

Jayden Shelton
Linebacker | 6-1 | 200 | Dallas, Texas | South Oak Cliff HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 14 inside linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 62 overall prospect in Texas by ESPN … No. 25 inside linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 99 overall prospect in Texas according to Rivals … Attends South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas … Has registered 271 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, four interceptions and a pass breakup during his prep career … Led South Oak Cliff to state championships in 2021 and 2022 … Helped lead South Oak Cliff to an 11-2 mark and a spot in the Texas 5A DII quarterfinals on Dec. 6 as a senior … Posted 96 total tackles, including one for loss, in addition to an interception and pass breakup through 13 games … Logged 119 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss with a sack, two interceptions and a quarterback hurry as a junior in 2023, leading the Golden Bears to a 13-3 overall record with a 6-0 mark against district opponents … 56 total tackles, including two sacks, one for loss and an interception as a sophomore in 2022 as South Oak Cliff posted a 13-3 record with a 6-0 mark in district play … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: TCU, Baylor, SMU, Arizona State, Auburn, Kansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, USC, Washington and others.

Scott Starzyk
Kicker | 5-10 | 160 | The Woodlands, Texas | The Woodlands HS

A five-star prospect according to Kohl’s Kicking … Rated the No. 1 kicker in the class of 2025 by Kohl’s Kicking … No. 2 kicker in the class of 2025 according to 247Sports and ESPN … Attends The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas … As a junior, made 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 49 and connected on 71-of-74 point-after attempts … Averaged 39.9 yards on 29 punts, including a long of 60 in 2023 … MaxPreps Sophomore All-American first-team selection in 2022 after making 7-of-8 field goal attempts with a long of 45 yards and all 78 of his point-after attempts … Also punted 32 times for an average of 40.5 yards while pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard line 12 times … Tallied a combined 3,737 kickoff yards and over 20 touchbacks as a sophomore and junior … Invited to compete in the 2025 Under Armour All-American Game … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Syracuse, Texas A&M and others.

Reginald Vaughn
Defensive Line | 6-2 | 286 | Brandon, Miss. | Hartfield Academy

A four-star prospect according to ESPN … Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and On3 … ESPN 300 (No. 287) prospect … Rated the No. 287 overall prospect in the class of 2025 according to ESPN … No. 22 defensive tackle in the class of 2025 and No. 11 overall prospect in Mississippi by ESPN … No. 34 defensive tackle in the class of 2025 and No. 15 overall prospect in Mississippi according to Rivals … No. 41 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and No. 11 overall prospect in Mississippi by 247Sports … Attends Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss. … Invited to participate in 2024 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Tallied 59 total tackles, including nine for loss, in addition to eight sacks, a pass deflection, five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024 while leading the Hawks to a 12-2 record and a Mississippi 6A MAIS State Championship … Registered 80 tackles, amassing 20 for loss and 10 sacks as a junior … Transferred to Hartfield Academy ahead of his junior season … Named MVP of the MAIS Futures Game in 2022 … Participated in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl and totaled 53 tackles and
seven sacks as a freshman in 2021 … Also plays basketball and participates in track … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas and others.

Tavion Wallace
Linebacker | 6-1 | 215 | Baxley, Ga. | Appling County HS

A consensus four-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … ESPN 300 (No. 45), Top 247 (No. 177), On3 300 (No. 194) and Rivals250 (No. 198) prospect … Rated the No. 45 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 3 outside linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 8 overall prospect in Georgia by ESPN … No. 177 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 16 linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 24 overall prospect in Georgia according to 247Sports … No. 194 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 23 linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 24 overall prospect in Georgia by On3 … No. 198 overall prospect in the class of 2025, No. 11 outside linebacker in the class of 2025 and No. 28 overall prospect in Georgia according to Rivals … Attends Appling County High School in Baxley, Ga. … As a senior, has helped lead Appling County to a 10-3 mark and Georgia 2A state semifinals appearance on Dec. 6 … Through his first 12 games in 2024, totaled 49 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, two interceptions, a forced fumble, one pass breakup and a blocked extra point … Also registered 506 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 56 carries as a senior through the first 12 games … Totaled 58 tackles, four tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, three pass breakups and 1.5 sacks in 10 games as a junior in 2023 … As a sophomore, racked up 75 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, two sacks and an interception in 2022 … Also runs track, recording a personal best 10.61100-meter dash and 22.44 200-meter dash … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Florida State, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Boston College, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina, UCF, USC and others.

Personal: Brother, Trevin, played at Kentucky from 2021-23 and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Grayson Wilson
Quarterback | 6-3 | 205 | Little Rock, Ark. | Conway HS

A four-star prospect according to ESPN … Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and On3 … ESPN 300 (No. 280) prospect … Rated the No. 280 overall prospect in the class of 2025 by ESPN … No. 15 pocket-passing quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 2 overall prospect in Arkansas according to ESPN … No. 10 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 4 overall prospect in Arkansas by Rivals … No. 23 quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 2 overall prospect in Arkansas according to 247Sports … No. 26 quarterback in the class of 2025 and No. 3 overall prospect in Arkansas by On3 … Attends Conway High School in Conway, Ark. … Invited to participate in 2024 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Named co-quarterback MVP of the UA Next Camp in Dallas in 2024 … Passed for over 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, leading Conway to an Arkansas 7A State Semifinal appearance … Transferred to Conway from Central Arkansas Christian prior to his senior year … Led Central Arkansas Christian to a 9-3 record and its first conference championship and quarterfinal playoff appearance since 2015 in 2023 … Completed 209-of-308 passes (67.8%) for 3,413 yards with 41 touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 837 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior … Completed 147-of-251 passes for 1,778 yards and 19 touchdowns while amassing 530 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 84 carries as a sophomore in 2022 … Also plays basketball and baseball … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Illinois, Pittsburgh and others.

Information from Arkansas Commuications is included in this story.