Meet Your 2015 Arkansas Razorback Signing Day Class

If you’ve not had a chance to listen to Jim Harris talk about some of the last minute changes on this class Tuesday, click here. 

This was Jim’s initial reaction to the 2015 Arkansas Razorback signing day class when we asked his thoughts. To us there were some spots filled at the last second and in a thrown-together way. Here’s Jim’s reply:

“Only at the finish, the last couple, not including Dominique Reed (WR, Camden),” he said. “They didn’t get KJ Hill or Toby Weathersby. But that’s basically it. The first 20 pulled in are pretty good players, the best they figured to get considering where the program is at the moment. But their fallbacks like Colton Jackson and Willie Sykes surprisingly aren’t chumps. This isn’t a Houston Nutt class.”

Jim discussed the class more on KTHV Wednesday evening.

Derrick Graham | Linebacker | Gainesville, Fla. | 6-4, 217
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Ranked the No. 61 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout and the No. 6 outside linebacker in the state of Florida… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, rates him three stars and lists him as the No. 65 outside linebacker in the nation… Is the No. 76 outside linebacker in the nation and No. 140 player in Florida according to 247Sports… Selected to the FACA All-District team… Chosen to play in the South-Central Florida All-Star Football Classic… As a senior, made 32 tackles, including 3.0 for loss, in limited time due to injury… Helped Hardee win its district and reach the Regional Finals in Florida’s class 5A with an 11-2 overall record in 2013… Totaled 51 tackles, including 7.0 for loss, and four interceptions as a junior… Coached at Hardee Senior High School by Buddy Martin… Also played basketball… Chose Arkansas over offers from Florida, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Iowa State and several others.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 4, 1995, he is the son of Earnest Graham and Sylvia McIntyre and brother of Earnest “P.J.” Graham… Enjoys fishing, hunting and playing video games in his spare time… After his football career, he is interested in becoming a farmer… Coached his high school powder puff football team… Also involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

T.J. Smith | Defensive Lineman| Badin, N.C. | 6-3, 265
HIGH SCHOOL
Named a three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports … Pegged the No. 69 strong-side defensive end, No. 148 prospect in Georgia by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Listed as the No. 134 and No. 142 defensive end by Scout and ESPN, respectively… Earned first team all-region honors in 2014… Transferred from North Stanly HS in New London, North Carolina to Colquitt County HS before senior campaign… As a senior, he helped Colquitt County to a Class 6A state title after an undefeated 15-0 season… Posted 46 total tackles, 17 quarterback hurries, 15 tackles for loss and four sacks as a senior… Earned all-state, all-conference and all-county honors as a junior at North Stanly HS… Tallied 45 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries in 2013… Coached at Colquitt County HS by Rush Propst… Also competed in basketball, cross country and track and field… Finished top 10 in the shot put at the state track meet in 2013… Member of the National Honor Society… Chose the Razorbacks over Missouri, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Wake Forest and others.

PERSONAL
Born April 19, 1997, he is the son of Frederick and Avis Smith… Can play the alto saxophone… Has performed in over 10 theatrical productions and has been a member of drama club for seven years… Enjoys fishing, food tasting, hiking and riding ATVs in his spare time… Would like to work in business administration and accounting after his playing career… Volunteers at his local soup kitchen and mentors youth… Can sing country music… Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Junior Civitan… Cousin, Trelonnie Owens, was an all-ACC basketball player at Wake Forest in the 1990s.

Ryan Pulley | Cornerback| Fort Myers, Fla. | 6-0, 197
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports … Listed the No. 73 cornerback in the nation by Scout… Pegged the No. 116 cornerback and No. 178 recruit in Florida by 247Sports… Earned the No. 119 cornerback ranking and the No. 185 prospect in Florida by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… ESPN ranks him the No. 192 recruit in Florida and No. 120 athlete… Named team MVP and was a finalist for the News-Press Defensive Player of the Year in 2014… Earned second team all-state honors at defensive back as chosen by newspaper editors and reporters… Saw action on both sides of ball as a senior, tallying 29 total tackles, two interceptions and 16 pass breakups while hauling in 25 receptions for 410 yards and seven touchdowns… In 2014, Island Coast HS won its district and advanced to the 5A Regional Finals, finishing the season with a 10-3 record… Coached at Island Coast by Wayne Blair… Selected Arkansas over Arizona, Indiana, Michigan State and Louisville.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 31, 1995, he is the son of Bruce and Linda Wade… Enjoys fresh water fishing and playing video games in his spare time… Assists with the Fort Myers Firecats local Pop Warner team… Cousin, Tyrell Johnson, is a sophomore wide receiver at Arizona.

Rawleigh Williams | Running Back | Dallas, Texas | 5-10, 205
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… 247Sports ranks him as the No. 33 running back in the nation and the No. 57 player in the state of Texas… Is the 42nd-best running back and the 64th-best player in Texas according to Rivals… Scout lists him as the No. 44 running back nationally and the No. 54 player in Texas… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, rates him three stars, the No. 44 running back in the nation and the No. 72 prospect in Texas… Named a finalist for the 2014 Tom Landry Award, given annually to the best high school football player in North Texas… Was a semifinalist for Dave Campbell’s Mr. Texas Football Award given annually to the best high school football player in Texas… Finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in career rushing yards (5,023), rushing touchdowns (62), total yards (5,627) and total touchdowns (71)… Set two single-season school records as a senior, rushing for 2,814 yards and 37 touchdowns… Led the state with 2,814 rushing yards on 341 attempts (8.3 avg.)… Also caught 15 passes for 198 yards (13.2 avg.) and five touchdowns… Finished the 2014 season ranked second in school history with 3,116 total yards and 44 total touchdowns… Totaled 143 carries for 767 rushing yards (5.3 avg.) and seven rushing touchdowns as a junior… Posted 26 receptions for 269 yards (10.3 avg.) and one touchdown in 2013… Rushed for 1,191 yards on 191 carries (6.2 avg.) and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore… Caught 11 passes for 137 yards (12.5 avg.) and three touchdowns in 2012… Coached at Bishop Lynch High School by Ben Dasch… Also participated in track and field… Chose Arkansas over Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Stanford and Duke.

PERSONAL
Born Aug. 28, 1996, he is the son of Rawleigh and Kim Williams and brother of Brian and Alyssa… Enjoys playing video games, swimming and watching movies in his spare time… Would like to pursue a career in engineering after football… Served as a tutor at his local elementary school… Volunteers at his local soup kitchen and with The Buddy League, a group that provides recreational opportunities for children with special needs who would ordinarily be excluded… Built a handicap ramp with his high school teammates… Loves to play tennis… Served his high school as a member of student council, the multicultural club and BL Ambassadors.

Daytrieon Dean | Defensive Lineman | Fort Smith, Ark. | 6-3, 254
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who is a consensus three-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Named the No. 8 player in the Natural 21 by HawgSports.com… Ranked the No. 9 best player in the state of Arkansas and the 38th-best strong side defensive end in the nation by Rivals… ESPN lists him as the No. 87 defensive tackle and Scout as the No. 118 defensive end in the nation… Earned three stars by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Recognized as the 2014 Dan Hampton Award winner given to the Arkansas high school defensive lineman of the year by the Little Rock Touchdown Club… Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team as a senior… Earned All-ArkansasVarsity.com second team honors at defensive line… Helped lead Northside to a seven-win improvement in 2014, a 10-4 record and the second round of the Arkansas class 7A playoffs… Posted 73 tackles, including 9.0 for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior… Totaled 50 tackles and six sacks in his junior campaign… Coached at Northside High School by Mike Falleur… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society… Selected the Razorbacks over offers from Ole Miss, Oklahoma State and others.

PERSONAL
Born June 30, 1997, he is the son of Donald and Valerie Dean… First name pronounced Day-tree-on… Enjoys reading, working out and listening to music in his spare time… Would like to work in industrial engineering after his playing career is finished.

Hjalte Froholdt | Defensive Lineman | Svendborg, Denmark | 6-5, 280
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who is a five-star prospect according to PrepStar… Named to the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team and ranked the No. 122 player in the country by the publication… A four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Listed as the No. 90 overall player in the Top247, No. 13 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 player in Florida by 247Sports… Ranks as the No. 98 overall player in the nation according to the ESPN300… ESPN also lists him as the No. 13 defensive tackle in the nation and the 19th-best player in the state of Florida… Checked in at No. 221 in the Rivals250 and is ranked the No. 20 defensive tackle nationally and the No. 37 best player in Florida… Rated the best defensive tackle in Florida by Scout and the No. 28 defensive tackle in the nation… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, lists him as the No. 143 player in the nation, No. 15 defensive tackle and No. 7 player in Florida… Posted 55 tackles, including 12.0 for loss, and 10 sacks during his senior season… Helped IMG Academy finish 10-1 in just its second season of varsity football… Coached at IMG Academy by Chris Weinke… Also participated in track and field… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Chose Arkansas over numerous offers, including Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State, Michigan State, Louisville, Kentucky and others.

PERSONAL
Born August 20, 1996, he is the son of Hans and Lisa Froholdt… First name is pronounced Yell-duh… Last name is pronounced Fro-holt… Started playing football his sophomore year of high school as a foreign exchange student in Ohio… Enjoys playing video games and watching movies in his spare time… Would like to become a coach after his playing career… Participated in Relay for Life in 2013… His most memorable sports moment is representing the Danish national football team in the European Championships in Austria… Is a big fan of Disney.

Will Gragg | Tight End | Dumas, Ark. | 6-4, 250
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who was a consensus four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Was the top rated player in the state of Arkansas, No. 4 tight end and No. 123 overall prospect in the nation according to Scout… Ranked No. 218 in the ESPN300, the third-best player in Arkansas and No. 6 tight end nationally by ESPN… Rivals lists him as the No. 5 player in Arkansas and No. 7 tight end in the country… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, ranks him No. 3 in Arkansas, No. 8 at tight end and the No. 205 best player in the nation… Ranked No. 5 in the HawgSports.com Natural 21… Earned second team All-ArkansasVarsity.com honors in 2014… Caught 42 passes for 452 yards (10.8 avg.) and two touchdowns as a senior at Dumas… Played his junior season at Pine Bluff HS and recorded 47 receptions for 517 yards (11.0 avg.) and seven touchdowns… Helped Pine Bluff win the Arkansas class 6A state championship in 2013… Coached at Dumas High School by Mark Courtney and Pine Bluff High School by Bobby Bolding… Also played basketball and baseball… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Selected Arkansas over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Ole Miss, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Washington, TCU, North Carolina, Michigan State, Louisville and others.

PERSONAL
Born Sept. 23, 1996, he is the son of Kelvin and Tenita Gragg… Enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time… Would like to become a coach or agent after his playing career… Named to the honor roll three times in high school… Likes to officiate youth basketball and football in his hometown… Member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes… Brother, Chris, played tight end at Arkansas from 2008-12, was a seventh round selection of the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 NFL Draft and currently plays for the Bills… Cousin, Jarius Wright, played wide receiver at Arkansas from 2008-11, was an All-SEC First Team honoree in 2011 and currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings.

Jeremiah Ledbetter | Defensive Lineman | Orlando, Fla. | 6-3, 271
SOPHOMORE (2014 at Hutchinson [Kan.] CC)
An early enrollee who earned a four-star rating from Rivals, ESPN and Scout… Ranked No. 15 in Rivals’ Top JUCO 100 and the No. 1 strong side defensive end… ESPN rates him No. 32 in the ESPN JC50 and the No. 4 junior college defensive tackle in the country… Coached at Hutchinson Community College by Rion Rhoades… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Chose Arkansas over Florida, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma State and others…Finished his junior college career with 144 total tackles and 22.5 career sacks… His 22.5 career sacks ranks second in Blue Dragons history… Posted 15.5 sacks, the second-highest single-season total in school history… Earned second-team NJCAA All-American honors and first-team all-conference recognition… Totaled 78 tackles, including 24.5 for loss… Also posted seven quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and blocked two kicks… vs. Hudson Valley CC (Dec. 6): Earned defensive MVP honors in the 2014 Salt City Bowl with 10 total tackles and three sacks.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013 at Hutchinson [Kan.] CC)
Helped lead the Blue Dragons to an 8-4 record, a second place finish in the Jayhawk Conference and a victory in the Salt City Bowl… Earned first team all-conference honors at defensive end… Finished second on the team with 73 tackles… Also added 13.0 tackles for loss, seven sacks and 13 quarterback hurries.

FRESHMAN (2012 at Hutchinson [Kan.] CC)
Redshirted at Hutchinson [Kan.] CC.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played nose guard for his senior season at Gainesville (Ga.) HS after moving from Orlando, Fla… Helped the Red Elephants finish 12-2, including a regional championship… Led Gainesville to the Georgia class AAA state semifinals… Coached at Gainesville High School by Bruce Miller… Also played basketball and baseball.

PERSONAL
Born June 2, 1994, he is the son of Weldon and Sharon Ledbetter… Enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time… Father, Weldon, played running back at Oklahoma from 1979-82 and was selected in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers… Cousin, Isaac Byrd, played wide receiver at Kansas and was a sixth round selection by the Tennessee Titans in the 1997 NFL Draft.

Jalen Merrick | Offensive Lineman | Oak Hill, Fla. | 6-5, 350
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who is consensus four-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Checked in at No. 203 in the Rivals250, the 14th-best offensive guard in the nation and 35th-best player in Florida… Scout lists him as the No. 12 offensive guard nationally, the No. 31 recruit in Florida and No. 257 prospect overall… ESPN ranked him No. 272 in the ESPN300 and grades him as the No. 20 offensive guard nationally and the No. 51 prospect in Florida… Is the No. 15 offensive guard and No. 37 player in the state of Florida according to 247Sports… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, lists him as the No. 15 offensive guard, No. 32 player in Florida and No. 243 prospect in the nation… Named to the All-USA Florida football team at offensive line by USA Today… Coached at New Smyrna Beach High School by Lance Jenkins… Also participated in basketball, weightlifting and track and field… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Chose Arkansas over numerous offers, including Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Miami, Michigan State, Tennessee, Kentucky and others.

PERSONAL
Born Sept. 7, 1996, he is the son of John and Freda Merrick… Enjoys singing in his spare time and is often told he is the next Luke Bryan… Grew up playing basketball and did not play football until late in his high school career… Says his most memorable sports moment came when he helped his high school win the state championship in weightlifting.

Zach Rogers | Offensive Lineman | Carrollton, Texas | 6-1, 318
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who was a four-star prospect ranked as the fourth-best center in the nation by Scout… Earned a four-star rating and named the No. 32 offensive guard by ESPN… Rivals listed him as a three star prospect and the No. 50 recruit in Texas…  Earned three stars and was pegged the No. 26 offensive guard and No. 50 Texas prospect by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… 247Sports rates him as a three-star prospect, the No. 27 offensive guard and No. 50 recruit in Texas…  As a junior, he helped Hebron HS advance to the second round of the Texas Class 5A Division II playoffs… Part of an offensive line that paved the way for Hawk running back Treyvon Hughes to rush for 1,445 yards in 2013…  Coached at Hebron HS by Brian Brazil… Also participated in track and field… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Selected Arkansas over Baylor, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech and UCLA.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 23, 1996, he is the son of Randy and Kellie Rogers… Enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time… Wants to work in law enforcement as a game warden after his playing career… Volunteered at H.I.S. BridgeBuilders… Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.. Is a big technology nerd.

Ty Storey | Quarterback | Charleston, Ark. | 6-3, 211
HIGH SCHOOL
An early enrollee who was a consensus four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Was the No. 6 pro-style quarterback in the nation, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 165 in the Rivals250 according to Rivals… 247Sports ranks him the No. 9 pro-style quarterback, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 236 overall prospect in the Top247… Ranked the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 16 quarterback in the nation by Scout… ESPN lists him as the No. 7 player in Arkansas and No. 19 pocket passer quarterback in the country… HawgSports.com ranks him at No. 3 in the Natural 21… Led Charleston to back-to-back perfect seasons and Arkansas class 3A state championships, earning State Championship MVP as both a junior and senior… Also won a state championship as a freshman linebacker in 2011… Ended his career with 29 consecutive wins… Finished his varsity career with 12,856 passing yards and 154 touchdown passes…The 12,856 passing yards ranks third in Arkansas all-time and the 154 touchdown passes is the second-most by any player in state history… Became just the eighth player in Arkansas high school history to pass for over 10,000 career yards, joining current Razorback quarterback Brandon Allen on the list… Also ranks among Arkansas’ all-time high school leaders with 897 completions (2nd), 1,370 pass attempts (3rd) and a 66.0 completion percentage (3rd)… Named to the 2015 Parade All-American First Team at quarterback… Earned back-to-back Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year and Wendy’s High School Football Player of the Year honors for Arkansas… Named MaxPreps Mr. Football for the state of Arkansas and earned MaxPreps Small School All-American first team honors… Recognized as the 2014 winner of the Landers Award, given to the state’s best prep football player… Named to the 3A all-state team three consecutive years… Earned Farm Bureau Insurance 3A Offensive Player of the Year and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Outstanding Player of the Year… Finished his senior season completing 294 of 447 passes (65.7 percent), for 4,159 yards and 53 touchdowns while adding 724 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns… Totaled 73 touchdowns as a senior, the fourth-most in a single season in state history… Went 268 of 408 (65.6 percent) passing for 4,241 yards and 52 touchdowns as a junior… Also rushed for 180 yards and six touchdowns in 2013… Started as a sophomore and completed 328 of 503 passes (65.2 percent) for 4,397 yards and 48 touchdowns and rushed for 316 yards and seven touchdowns… Enrolled early and will participate in team activities during the spring semester… Coached at Charleston High School by Greg Kendrick… Also was an all-state basketball and baseball player… Chose Arkansas over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Louisville and others.

PERSONAL
Born May 29, 1996, he is the son of Shane and Dianna Storey… Enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing guitar in his spare time… Would like to coach or work in marketing after his playing career… Member of the Beta Club and honor roll in high school… Has volunteered to pick up senior citizen’s yards and read to children… Cousin, Carrie Parker, lettered in women’s basketball for the Razorbacks from 1994-97.

Nate Dalton | Cornerback| Baton Rouge, La. | 6-3, 197
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star prospect that transitioned from quarterback to defensive back… Named the No. 43 cornerback and No. 69 recruit in Texas by Rivals… Pegged the No. 48 safety and No. 100 recruit from Texas by ESPN… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, rates him three stars and lists him as the No. 90 cornerback in the nation and No. 124 recruit in Texas… As a senior, he tallied 30 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups… Was a first-team All-District selection in 2014… Played quarterback as a junior, passing for 516 yards and five touchdowns… Helped Cypress Falls win the 2014 consolation bracket at the state 7-on-7 tournament… Coached at Cypress Falls by Kirk Eaton… Also participated in baseball and track and field… Selected the Razorbacks over Oklahoma, Michigan, Kentucky, Kansas and several others.

PERSONAL
Born Sept. 13, 1996, he is the son of Nathaniel Dalton Sr. and Roxanne Mulkey… Enjoys singing to himself and watching television in his spare time… Has volunteered to help clean up his school… Serves as a greeter at his local church… Favorite sports memory is when he threw a 70-yard hail mary to end the half of a football game in his junior season.

Deon Stewart | Wide Receiver | Highland, Ark. | 6-1, 160
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… ESPN lists him as the No. 9 prospect in Arkansas and the No. 67 wide receiver in the nation… Scout ranks him as the No. 71 wide receiver in the country and No. 2 wide out in the Natural State… Listed as the No. 10 recruit in Arkansas and the No. 90 wide receiver nationally by 247Sports… Earned a three-star rating by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Ranked as the No. 12 player in the Natural 21 by HawgSports.com… Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team as a defensive back in 2014… Earned all-state honors in Arkansas class 4A region 3… Named All-ArkansasVarsity.com second team at wide receiver… Helped Highland win its third district title in four years in 2014… Broke the 1,000-yard plateau as a senior with 49 receptions for 1,005 yards (20.5 avg.) and 11 touchdowns as a senior… Also made 42 tackles, three interceptions and forced a fumble on defense… Caught 36 passes for 757 yards (21.0 avg.) and eight touchdowns in 2013… Totaled 42 tackles and six interceptions as a junior… Coached at Highland High School by Spencer Hill… Also participated in track and field… Won the state championship in the triple jump in 2014… Chose Arkansas over Oregon, Ole Miss and Louisville among others.

PERSONAL
Born May 23, 1997, he is the son of Chrissy Stewart… In his spare time, enjoys swimming and hanging out with his friends… Served as an assistant coach for mighty-mite football teams… Cuts his own hair.

Willie Sykes | Safety | Houston, Texas | 6-0, 175
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-star prospect according to ESPN and 247Sports… Ranked the No. 70 safety in the nation and the No. 153 player in Texas by ESPN… 247Sports lists him as the No. 93 cornerback and No. 129 player from Texas… Earned three stars by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Ranked the No. 138 cornerback and No. 179 player in Texas by 247Composite… Named first-team all-state by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football… Earned first-team all-district honors as selected by the league’s coaches… Selected to the Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Second Team as a senior… Helped Spring win 10 games in 2014 and advance to the Texas class 6A quarterfinals… Totaled 86 tackles, three for loss, two forced fumbles and four interceptions as a senior… Also returned kicks and punts for Spring, including a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second round of the playoffs… Clinched the third round playoff game with an interception… Coached at Spring High School by Sam Parker… Also participated in track and field… Chose Arkansas over offers from Nebraska, Minnesota, Purdue, Utah, Washington State, Oregon State and others.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 20, 1997, he is the son of Willie Sykes and Daneaa Thompson… Enjoys watching movies and playing video games and paintball in his spare time… Would like to become an athletic trainer or coach after his playing career… Participated in outreach for his local church.

Dre Greenlaw | Linebacker/Safety | Fayetteville, Ark. | 6-0, 206
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star recruit by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Listed as the No. 35 safety in the country and sixth-best player in Arkansas by Rivals… Also listed as the sixth-best player in the Natural 21 by HawgSports.com…247Sports ranks him as the No. 12 player in Arkansas and No. 56 safety nationally… Is the top safety in the state of Arkansas according to Scout… Earned a three-star ranking by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Was named the All-NWA Media Football Player of the Year as a senior… Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team at defensive back in 2014… Earned All-ArkansasVarsity.com first team honors at defensive back… Tabbed all-state and all-conference honors… Totaled 119 tackles, including 4.0 for loss, four interceptions, 10 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries as a senior, helping Fayetteville reach the Arkansas class 7A state championship game… Also caught 11 passes for 240 yards (21.8 avg.) and three touchdowns on offense… Posted another 100-tackle season as a junior, tallying 108 stops, including 4.0 for loss, three interceptions, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2013… Started as a sophomore and helped Fayetteville win the class 7A state championship… Coached at Fayetteville High School by Daryl Patton… Also participated in track and field… Chose Arkansas over offers from Georgia, Washington State and others.

PERSONAL
Born May 25, 1997, he is the son of Brian and Nanci Early… Would like to become a coach after his playing career… Is active in the local boys and girls club and church group… Helped in the community by cleaning up trash… Has read the entire Harry Potter and Twilight series.

C.J. O’Grady | Tight End | Fayetteville, Ark. | 6-3, 230
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned four stars by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports and earned four stars by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Named the top recruit in the Natural State and the No. 2 tight end in the nation by both Rivals and 247Sports… Rivals ranks him as the No. 90 overall prospect in the Rivals100… Ranked as the 130th-best player in the Top247 by 247Sports… ESPN lists him as the third-best tight end in the nation and the 193rd-best player in the ESPN300… Is the No. 2 player in the HawgSports.com Natural 21 rank of prospects from Arkansas… Was invited to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl… Named to the 2014 Associated Press Super Team for the state of Arkansas… Earned All-ArkansasVarsity.com First Team honors at tight end… Earned all-state honors at tight end in Arkansas class 7A West… Helped lead Fayetteville to a 13-3 record and the Arkansas class 7A state championship game in 2014… Caught 41 passes for 766 yards (18.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns as a senior… Tallied 45 receptions for 884 yards (19.6 avg.) and 14 touchdowns as a junior… High school teammate of fellow signee Dre Greenlaw… Coached at Fayetteville High School by Daryl Patton… Chose Arkansas over offers from Texas, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and several others.

PERSONAL
Born Sept. 20, 1996, he is the son of Jessika O’Grady and the late Larry Marks, who was a three-year letterman in men’s basketball at Arkansas from 1988-90… Enjoys talking in different accents… Likes to play video games in his spare time.

La’Michael Pettway | Wide Receiver | Nashville, Ark. | 6-2, 190
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned four stars according to ESPN, who ranks him the No. 8 player in Arkansas and the No. 60 wide receiver in the nation… Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports… Listed as the No. 9 player in the Natural State and No. 55 wide receiver according to 247Sports… Is a three-star prospect that ranks No. 8 in Arkansas and No. 45 nationally at his position by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Ranked No. 10 in the state by Rivals and checks in at No. 10 on the Natural 21 by HawgSports.com… Earned Associated Press Arkansas Super Team honors at defensive back in 2014… Named first team All-ArkansasVarsity.com at wide receiver as a senior… Recognized twice on the Arkansas class 4A all-state team… Was named a finalist for the 4A Offensive Player of the Year… Helped Nashville win its region and advance to the state quarterfinals in 2014… Caught 54 passes for 913 yards (16.9 avg.) and 18 touchdowns as a senior… Also played defensive back and posted 45 tackles and eight interceptions… As a junior he hauled in 56 passes for 1,056 yards (18.8 avg.) and 15 touchdowns… recorded 14 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery on defense… Coached at Nashville High School by Billy Dawson… Also participated in basketball and track and field… Chose Arkansas over offers from Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Louisville and others.

PERSONAL
Born March 20, 1997, he is the son of Michael and Linda Pettway… Serves as a drummer in his local church band… Is a member of his church’s youth group… Enjoys visiting kids and nursing homes before his high school games… Cousin, Kamryn Pettway, is a redshirt freshman running back at Auburn… Cousin, D.J. Pettway, is a senior defensive lineman at Alabama.

Austin Cantrell | Tight End | Roland, Okla. | 6-4, 248
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-star recruit by 247Sports who ranks as the No. 7 tight end prospect in the nation and the No. 4 prospect in Oklahoma… ESPN gives him a grade of 79, the ninth-best tight end in the nation and No. 7 player in the state… Rivals rates him as a three-star recruit and the ninth-best prospect in Oklahoma… A three-star prospect by Scout that ranks as the No. 26 tight end in the nation… Ranked as the No. 7 player in Oklahoma and No. 17 tight end in the nation by 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Earned Southwest Times Record All-Area Oklahoma MVP honors as a senior… Named Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State at defensive end in 2014… Played tight end and H-back in high school and rushed 95 times for 600 yards (6.3 avg.) and nine rushing touchdowns as a senior… Also caught 14 passes for 270 yards (19.3 avg.) and one touchdown… Helped Roland win the 3A-8 district title and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2014 Oklahoma Class 3A state playoffs with an 11-2 record in 2014… Posted 41 carries for 334 yards (8.1 avg.) and nine rushing touchdowns during his junior season… Tallied nine receptions for 268 yards (29.8 avg.) and two touchdowns in 2013… Also played defense end and totaled 141 tackles, including 51.0 for loss, and 31 sacks during his junior and senior campaigns… Helped Roland win its first playoff game in 34 years as a sophomore… Finished his career as Roland High School’s all-time leader in sacks… Checked in at No. 8 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 list of the state’s top recruits prior to his senior season… Coached at Roland High School by Jeff Streun… Also participated in basketball and track and field… Two-time state champion in the shot put as a sophomore and junior… Chose Arkansas over Oklahoma and others.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 9, 1995, he is the son of Kevin and LaDonna Cantrell… Names Jimmy Graham as his NFL mentor… Enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and playing video games in his spare time… After his playing career he wants to seek a career in agricultural business or economics… Enjoys studying collegiate and Olympic athletes and learning from their workout programs and techniques… Helped special needs children at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith, Ark… Assisted in managing the chain and clock crews at Roland Little League football games… President of the Roland HS chapter of Future Farmers of America and assisted in FFA food drives… Earned state FFA degree on his academic achievements.

Colton Jackson | Offensive Lineman | Conway, Ark. | 6-6, 295
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-star prospect who is ranked as the fifth-best player in Arkansas by 247Sports… Earned a three star rating by Rivals, ESPN and Scout… Rivals ranks him as the No. 7 player in Arkansas and the No. 55 offensive tackle in the nation… Ranked the top offensive tackle in the Natural State and the No. 50 tackle nationally by Scout… 247Composite ranks him as the seventh-best player in Arkansas, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Is the No. 7 player in Arkansas according to HawgSports.com’s Natural 21… Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team in 2014… Earned all-state honors at offensive line… Recognized as one of four offensive linemen on the All-ArkansasVarsity.com first team… Helped Conway win 11 games in 2014, including a perfect 8-0 mark in conference play and the conference championship… Coached at Conway High School by Clint Ashcraft… Also participated in basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL
Born Sept. 5, 1996, he is the son of Lloyd and Debbie Jackson… Enjoys fishing and playing video games in his free time… Would like to be an athletic trainer or physical therapist after his playing career… Says his most memorable moment is attending an Arkansas football camp and being offered a football scholarship to play for the Razorbacks… Participates in Young Life Ministries… Father, Lloyd, played basketball at Hendrix College.

Kendrick Jackson | Linebacker | Haynesville, La. | 6-0, 240
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus three-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Ranked the No. 44 player in Louisiana by Rivals… Named the No. 31 inside linebacker in the nation and No. 49 Louisiana prospect by ESPN… Scout ranks him the second-best middle linebacker in Louisiana… 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings, rates him the No. 43 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 56 prospect from Louisiana… Helped lead Haynesville to a 13-1 overall record and the 2014 Louisiana class 1A state championship, the 17th state title in school history… Earned first-team all-state honors and was named Class 1A Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association… Recognized as The Times All-Area Defensive Player of the Year… Also earned all-district honors in 2012-14… Totaled 118 tackles, 24 for loss, two sacks and two interceptions as a senior… Also won the state championship in 2013… Coached at Haynesville High School by David Franklin… Chose Arkansas over offers from Arizona, Hawaii, Memphis, Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and others.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 5, 1996, he is the son of Gwendolyn Jackson.

Jamario Bell | Defensive Lineman | Junction City, Ark. | 6-6, 225
HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports… Ranked the 172nd-best player in the nation, the No. 17 defensive end and second-best player in the state of Arkansas by Scout… Listed at No. 238 in the Rivals250, the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 11 weak side defensive end in the country according to Rivals… ESPN ranks him at No. 274 in the ESPN300, the No. 24 defensive end nationally and the No. 4 player from Arkansas… Ranked the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 15 strong side defensive end in the nation by 247Sports… Is the No. 219 player nationally, No. 13 strong side defensive end and No. 4 player in Arkansas according to 247Composite, a combined index of national recruiting rankings… Also checks in as the No. 4 player in the Natural 21 by HawgSports.com… Named to the Associated Press Arkansas Super Team at defensive end in 2014… Earned Arkansas class 2A region 8 all-state honors… Recognized on All-ArkansasVarsity.com’s first team as a senior… Helped lead Junction City to the Arkansas class 2A state championship in 2014… The Junction City defense shut out six opponents en route to a perfect 13-0 record… Totaled 76 tackles, including 12.0 for loss, seven sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior… Also caught nine passes for 131 yards (14.6 avg.) and two touchdowns on offense… As a junior, tallied 93 tackles, including 15.0 for loss, and four sacks… Posted 81 tackles, including 12.0 for loss and two interceptions as a sophomore in 2012… Won three state championships during his high school career… Also played basketball and track… Coached at Junction City High School by David Carpenter… Chose Arkansas over Louisville, Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

PERSONAL
orn June 5, 1996, he is the son of Helen Bell… Is interested in pursuing a career in sports marketing… Enjoys helping the youth at his local church.

PERSONAL
Born March 8, 1997, he is the son of Todd and Michelle Johnson… Enjoys fishing in his spare time… Would like to become a commercial airline pilot after his playing career… Names his first high school punt as his favorite sports memory after it traveled 70 yards to the one yard line to secure the win for his team… Member of the Griffin News team at his high school where he acts, produces and creates videos that are shown to the school.

Dominique Reed | Wide Receiver | Camden, Ark. | 6-2, 172
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2014 at Coffeyville [Kan.] CC)

A four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports… Ranked No. 25 in the ESPN JC50 and the No. 6 junior college wide receiver in the nation by ESPN… 247Sports ranks him No. 28 among all junior college players and the No. 4 junior college wide receiver… A three-star prospect by Rivals and Scout… Listed as the No. 46 junior college player by Scout… Coached at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College by Aaron Flores… Selected Arkansas over offers from Auburn, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona State and others… Helped lead Coffeyville to a 9-3 record and a berth in the Heart of Texas Bowl… Named NJCAA All-American honorable mention in 2014… Earned first team All-Jayhawk Conference honors and was named team MVP… Led the team in receptions (61), receiving yards (1,157) and receiving touchdowns (18)… Set the school record for receiving yards and touchdown receptions… at Iowa Western CC (Aug. 30): Set season highs with 10 receptions for 189 yards (18.9 avg.) and also caught two touchdowns… vs. Iowa Central CC (Sept. 27): Caught eight passes for 148 yards (18.5 avg.) and three touchdowns… vs. Highland CC (Oct. 25): Hauled in seven passes for 143 yards (20.4 avg.) including a season-high four touchdown receptions.

SOPHOMORE (2013 at Coffeyville [Kan.] CC)

Redshirted at Coffeyville (Kan.) CC.

FRESHMAN (2012 at Coffeyville [Kan.] CC)

Earned second team All-Jayhawk Conference honors as a true freshman… Led the team in receptions (46), receiving yards (813) and receiving touchdowns (10)… His starting quarterback was former Razorback tight end AJ Derby… at Hutchinson CC (Nov. 4): Tied the single-game school record with 13 receptions and also totaled 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL

A two-star prospect coming out of high school and the No. 25 player in Arkansas according to 247Sports… Finished his career with 2,186 receiving yards and 26 touchdown receptions, both school records… Helped Fairview reach the Arkansas class 5A state semifinals in 2011… Recorded 46 receptions for 1,070 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior… The 14 touchdowns was the most in a single season in school history… Set the school record with 1,116 receiving yards as a junior in 2010… Also participated in track and field and triple jumped 49 feet… Coached at Fairview High School by Buck James

PERSONAL

Born Aug. 1, 1993, he is the son of Dewayne and Alice Reed.

 

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