There has been significant shakeup on the recruiting front for the Arkansas class of 2024 in the last few weeks.
We've seen de-commitments by both an Arkansas commit, as well as targets who are committed elsewhere, so it's time for an update on what the outlook is for Arkansas' 2024 class.
There has also been a surge of offers to recruits in the junior college ranks.
Currently with 18 commits, Arkansas ranks No. 23 in the nation according to Rivals, ahead of Texas Tech and just behind Southern Cal.
This board will provide a one-stop shop for you to see who Arkansas currently has committed and who it's targeting updated weekly.
For more information on a specific recruit, click their name and it will take you to their Rivals profile.
Quarterback
After Arkansas' win over Florida two weeks ago, KJ Jackson told HawgBeat he is still locked into the program and has no plans of looking around.
Running back
Right now, the Razorbacks have two four-star running backs committed in the class of 2024.
Jadan Baugh has picked up steam on the recruiting trail recently, reporting an offer from Alabama on Nov. 3. He was also reportedly at the Florida game, but as a visitor for the Gators. He's one to keep an eye on at this point.
At this point, I think the Hogs hang on to both of their running backs in this class.
Wide Receiver
Four-star Courtney Crutchfield moves from the committed to uncommitted side of the board as he reopened his recruitment mere minutes from Arkansas' kickoff against Florida.
Some info suggests Missouri is the team to beat for Crutchfield's services, but with there still being five weeks until the beginning of the Early Signing Period, expect multiple teams to rejoin the race for his signature.
Ashton Bethel-Roman will be taking an unofficial visit to Missouri this coming weekend when the Tigers host Florida. He's one to keep an eye on, but I wouldn't look too far into this just yet.
CJ Brown told me after the Florida-Arkansas game he was "hyped" for interim offensive coordinator Kenny Guiton, and he'll be enrolling early and arriving on campus in January.
Braylon Burnside decommitted from Mississippi State last week, but I'm not expecting him to leave the home state. He'll be announcing his college decision at the Under Armor All-America game on Jan. 3, 2024, so there's time for Arkansas to get back in it, but I just don't see it right now. Ole Miss has all the momentum at the moment.
Joseph Young is a junior college wide receiver who reported an offer from the Hogs on Nov. 5. He's originally from Bryant, and has picked up offers from East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Toledo and others.
Tight End
Arkansas' tight end room has been hit with the injury bug this season, with both Luke Hasz and Ty Washington suffering season-ending injuries.
Right now, the Hogs have no tight ends committed in the class of 2024. If anything, I expect the coaching staff to address the room either from the junior college ranks or the transfer portal.
One tight end the Hogs are looking at is Gregory Genross out of Dodge City Community College in southwest Kansas. Mississippi State, Troy, West Virginia and Utah State are also vying for Genross' services next season.
If there's a high school target the Hogs want, it's going to have to come from a flip. So far, every tight end that has reported an offer from Arkansas is currently committed to other programs.
The offensive line recruiting has left much to be desired in the class of 2024. That's not a knock on the players specifically, I like the three guys they have committed, but it's about the amount of players. Three guys just isn't going to cut it, especially when major help is needed.
It's no secret that Arkansas needs offensive line help. The transfer portal can sometimes help that problem, but there's not usually as many high-level prospects there as there are at other positions. The offensive line needs to be built, not bought.
There's still time for the Hogs to flip McRoy from Oregon, and the Ducks have a history of losing recruits from far geographic areas leading up to signing day, but it's a massive uphill battle. McRoy has already taken his official visit to Arkansas, and was on-hand for the uninspired effort against Auburn a week ago.
Where the Hogs could get some offensive line help is in the junior college system. So far, the Hogs have offered two offensive linemen from those ranks, Jayven Richardson from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and Jaekwon Bouldin from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Bouldin confirmed to HawgBeat earlier this week he will be visiting for Saturday's game against Florida International.
Richardson has also picked up offers from Missouri, Auburn, Kansas and others in addition to the Razorbacks. He is ranked the No. 11 JUCO player in the country according to Rivals.
As for the guys that they do have committed, Kobe Branham held a signing ceremony on Nov. 8. The early signing period begins on Dec. 21, but it looks like there's no wavering for the Fort Smith Southside product.
Zuri Madison has helped his Frederick Douglass team to a 7-4 record and will play Male on Friday in the Kentucky state playoff quarterfinal round.
Kai Greer is a finalist for Offensive Lineman of the Year from South Charlotte Sports Report.
We've seen de-commitments by both an Arkansas commit, as well as targets who are committed elsewhere, so it's time for an update on what the outlook is for Arkansas' 2024 class.
There has also been a surge of offers to recruits in the junior college ranks.
Currently with 18 commits, Arkansas ranks No. 23 in the nation according to Rivals, ahead of Texas Tech and just behind Southern Cal.
This board will provide a one-stop shop for you to see who Arkansas currently has committed and who it's targeting updated weekly.
For more information on a specific recruit, click their name and it will take you to their Rivals profile.
Quarterback
Quarterback
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Jackson | Montgomery, Alabama | 4 | Committed |
After Arkansas' win over Florida two weeks ago, KJ Jackson told HawgBeat he is still locked into the program and has no plans of looking around.
Running back
Running back
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadan Baugh | Decatur, Georgia | 4 | Committed |
| Braylen Russell | Benton, Arkansas | 4 | Committed |
Right now, the Razorbacks have two four-star running backs committed in the class of 2024.
Jadan Baugh has picked up steam on the recruiting trail recently, reporting an offer from Alabama on Nov. 3. He was also reportedly at the Florida game, but as a visitor for the Gators. He's one to keep an eye on at this point.
At this point, I think the Hogs hang on to both of their running backs in this class.
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Brown | Bentonville, Arkansas | 3 | Committed |
| Ashton Bethel-Roman | Missouri City, Texas | 4 | Committed |
| Courtney Crutchfield | Pine Bluff | 4 | Uncommitted |
| Braylon Burnside | Starkville, Mississippi | 4 | Uncommitted |
| Joseph Young | Coffeyville CC | UR | Uncommitted |
Four-star Courtney Crutchfield moves from the committed to uncommitted side of the board as he reopened his recruitment mere minutes from Arkansas' kickoff against Florida.
Some info suggests Missouri is the team to beat for Crutchfield's services, but with there still being five weeks until the beginning of the Early Signing Period, expect multiple teams to rejoin the race for his signature.
Ashton Bethel-Roman will be taking an unofficial visit to Missouri this coming weekend when the Tigers host Florida. He's one to keep an eye on, but I wouldn't look too far into this just yet.
CJ Brown told me after the Florida-Arkansas game he was "hyped" for interim offensive coordinator Kenny Guiton, and he'll be enrolling early and arriving on campus in January.
Braylon Burnside decommitted from Mississippi State last week, but I'm not expecting him to leave the home state. He'll be announcing his college decision at the Under Armor All-America game on Jan. 3, 2024, so there's time for Arkansas to get back in it, but I just don't see it right now. Ole Miss has all the momentum at the moment.
Joseph Young is a junior college wide receiver who reported an offer from the Hogs on Nov. 5. He's originally from Bryant, and has picked up offers from East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Toledo and others.
Tight End
Tight End
| Name | City/State | Stars | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Genross | Dodge City, Kansas | UR | Uncommitted |
Arkansas' tight end room has been hit with the injury bug this season, with both Luke Hasz and Ty Washington suffering season-ending injuries.
Right now, the Hogs have no tight ends committed in the class of 2024. If anything, I expect the coaching staff to address the room either from the junior college ranks or the transfer portal.
One tight end the Hogs are looking at is Gregory Genross out of Dodge City Community College in southwest Kansas. Mississippi State, Troy, West Virginia and Utah State are also vying for Genross' services next season.
If there's a high school target the Hogs want, it's going to have to come from a flip. So far, every tight end that has reported an offer from Arkansas is currently committed to other programs.
Offensive line
Offensive Line| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Branham | Fort Smith, Arkansas | 3 | Committed |
| Zuri Madison | Lexington, Kentucky | 3 | Committed |
| Kai Greer | Waxhaw, North Carolina | 4 | Committed |
| Jac'Qawn McRoy | Pinson, Alabama | 3 | Committed to Oregon |
| Jayven Richardson | Hutchinson CC | 3 | Uncommitted |
| Jaekwon Bouldin | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC | UR | Uncommitted |
The offensive line recruiting has left much to be desired in the class of 2024. That's not a knock on the players specifically, I like the three guys they have committed, but it's about the amount of players. Three guys just isn't going to cut it, especially when major help is needed.
It's no secret that Arkansas needs offensive line help. The transfer portal can sometimes help that problem, but there's not usually as many high-level prospects there as there are at other positions. The offensive line needs to be built, not bought.
There's still time for the Hogs to flip McRoy from Oregon, and the Ducks have a history of losing recruits from far geographic areas leading up to signing day, but it's a massive uphill battle. McRoy has already taken his official visit to Arkansas, and was on-hand for the uninspired effort against Auburn a week ago.
Where the Hogs could get some offensive line help is in the junior college system. So far, the Hogs have offered two offensive linemen from those ranks, Jayven Richardson from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and Jaekwon Bouldin from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Bouldin confirmed to HawgBeat earlier this week he will be visiting for Saturday's game against Florida International.
Richardson has also picked up offers from Missouri, Auburn, Kansas and others in addition to the Razorbacks. He is ranked the No. 11 JUCO player in the country according to Rivals.
As for the guys that they do have committed, Kobe Branham held a signing ceremony on Nov. 8. The early signing period begins on Dec. 21, but it looks like there's no wavering for the Fort Smith Southside product.
Zuri Madison has helped his Frederick Douglass team to a 7-4 record and will play Male on Friday in the Kentucky state playoff quarterfinal round.
Kai Greer is a finalist for Offensive Lineman of the Year from South Charlotte Sports Report.
