HawgBeat - Updated HawgBeat Recruiting Big Board: 2024 Defense
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The NCAA recruiting calendar is currently in an evaluation period, meaning coaches are able to host recruits on campus from now until Nov. 26.
The Hogs have done a solid job in the class for 2024, with 19 commitments in the class so far. The class currently ranks No. 21 in the nation according to Rivals, sandwiched between North Carolina at 20 and Stanford at 22.
After more than a month away from Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Arkansas will be hosting recruits this coming weekend when Mississippi State comes to town.
The HawgBeat Recruiting Big Board provides a one-stop shop for you to see who Arkansas currently has committed and who it's targeting, updated periodically.
This board will look at the defensive recruits Arkansas already has committed, as well as the ones they’re targeting.
To see the latest update to the offensive side of the HawgBeat Big Board, click here.
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Defensive End
Defensive End
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavion Henderson | Leeds, Alabama | 4 | Committed |
| Charleston Collins | Little Rock | 4 | Committed |
There is still no change at defensive end for both Collins and Henderson, as both are solid commits to the Hogs.
Defensive Tackle
Defensive tackle
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Stutts | Memphis, Tennessee | 3 | Committed |
Three-star Dion Stutts was committed to the Hogs, but tragically died on June 13.
All defensive tackle prospects who have an Arkansas offer are currently committed to other programs, so the Hogs will likely have to reload via the transfer portal over the offseason to address any depth issues.
Linebacker
Linebacker
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Logan | Marietta, Georgia | 4 | Committed |
| Wyatt Simmons | Searcy | 3 | Committed |
| Bradley Shaw | Hoover, Alabama | 4 | Uncommitted |
| Xavier Atkins | Humble, Texas | 4 | LSU commit |
Arkansas currently has two linebackers committed in four-star Justin Logan and three-star Wyatt Simmons.
One to keep a close eye on is four-star Bradley Shaw of Hoover, Alabama. His teammate, Jeremy Cook, is a defensive back currently committed to Arkansas and both were in attendance for the BYU game on Sept. 16.
Shaw also took an official visit to Arkansas in June and at the time said his top three was Arkansas, Ole Miss and Auburn.
Atkins' recruitment has been quiet recently, but it looks like the Hogs are out of the race there. Texas A&M appears to be in the lead here, despite LSU still holding his commitment.
Cornerback
Cornerback
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tevis Metcalf | Pinson, Alabama | 3 | Committed |
| Jaden Allen | Aledo, Texas | 4 | Committed |
| Ahkhari Johnson | Texarkana, Texas | 3 | Committed |
| Selman Bridges | Temple, Texas | 4 | Committed |
Ahkhari Johnson, Selman Bridges and Jaden Allen were all at AT&T Stadium to watch the Razorbacks play Texas A&M on Sept. 7.
At this point, I think the coaching staff is done looking for guys in the secondary.
Safety
Safety
| Name | City/State | Star Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Pope | Batesville, Mississippi | 4 | Committed |
| Jeremy Cook | Hoover, Alabama | Committed | |
| Tomauri Johnson | Miami, Florida | 3 | Uncommitted |
Mississippi State is making a push to get JuJu Pope to flip. A source on Mississippi State's side indicated recently they believed a flip was "imminent," but after talking to more on both sides it seems Arkansas is still in the lead for his signature in December. He's one to keep an eye on heading into the Early Signing Period in December.
Jeremy Cook was last on campus for the BYU game on Sept. 16 and remains committed. As mentioned above, his teammate, four-star linebacker Bradley Shaw, was also with him at the game.
Tomauri Johnson is still uncommitted, but I haven't heard anything between him and Arkansas. Still one to keep tabs on, though.
