Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Sam Pittman has been looking to add more commitments this offseason, and he has been laying the appropriate groundwork to do so. Nine more prospects made their official visit to Fayetteville.
Last week, the Razorbacks received commitments from 4-star offensive lineman Bryce Gilmore and 3-star linebacker Caleb Gordon.
Pittman hopes to get more out of a group of mostly 3-star prospects.
The only 4-star recruit in the group is safety Tylan Wilson, according to 247 Sports.
Wilson is the No. 17 safety in the nation and the No. 10 athlete in Mississippi, according to 247 Sports. The six-foot-three dual athlete (he also plays basketball) has received offers from 24 schools.
But he has since trimmed it down to four schools: Arkansas, Clemson, Texas A&M, and Ole Miss. He is expected to announce his decision on July 18, per Sports Illustrated.
Joining Wilson in the Razorbacks recruiting program this weekend will be offensive lineman Ben Mubenga, running back Jaeden Hill, wide receivers Javonte Smith and Keymian Henderson Jr., offensive lineman Hugh Smith, defensive lineman Cam McGee, cornerback Chaston Smith, and linebacker Daylen Green.
All eight other prospects are rated 3-star by 247 Sports.
Henderson stands out in the group as a 4A D-II state champion, leading Texas High School powerhouse Carthage in receiving in 2024.
Mubenga is a six-foot-five, 280-pound offensive force who is No. 47 at his position and No. 65 in the state of Georgia.
Smith is No. 130 among receivers and No. 26 athlete from Tennessee. He logged 79 passes for 1,419 yards, 12 touchdowns, and averaged over 18 yards per catch during his high school career.
The current tally puts the Razorbacks at 17 commitments, but the question now remains: Can they retain their lead?