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2024 four-star quarterback commits to Arkansas
The waiting game for a quarterback in the 2024 class is over as Arkansas gained the commitment of four-star quarterback KJ Jackson on Sunday night.
Jackson took a visit to Fayetteville over the weekend, then trimmed his school list to just two: Arkansas and North Carolina.
The Montgomery, Alabama, native made his pledge to the Razorbacks public on Instagram live, and later posted the announcement on Twitter.
Jackson told HawgBeat the most important part of his decision is because he believes he can win at Arkansas.
"The most important thing, which should be number one for everybody is I just want to win," Jackson said. "I like to win football games. So that's the most important thing to me. And then after that, I would say it's a place that's going to develop me so I can be the best player there and I can thrive in that environment."
In his junior campaign for St. James Academy in Alabama, Jackson helped lead his team to a 13-2 record last season, capped off with a 3A State Championship win over Piedmont High School. He threw for 2,813 yards, finding the end zone 42 times. He also added six scores on the ground on 77 carries for 171 yards.
Arkansas gains 2024 athlete commit
Sam Pittman and the Arkansas coaching staff reached into Mississippi once again, gaining the commitment of 2024 four-star athlete Julius “JuJu” Pope on Saturday.
The 6-foot, 190-pound athlete most recently took a visit to Arkansas on March 4 for one of Arkansas’ Prospect Days. He told Rivals what kind of player the Hogs are getting in him.
"I’m bringing a team-first type of guy," Pope said. "A dog. A player that will put himself in a position that will make the team win a national championship."
Playing on both sides of the ball for South Panola, Pope plays running back and linebacker, but he seems to have formed a great relationship with Arkansas co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson.
Last season, Pope recorded 82 total tackles, including nine sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Offensively, he rushed for 490 yards on 41 carries, finding the end zone eight times on the ground and once through the air.
Pope is ranked the No. 215 player in the country and the No. 18 athlete according to Rivals.
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