RECRUITING ROUND-UP: Busy Weekend for Hogs Football

Despite the snow, Arkansas had a busy weekend with recruiting visits and potential transfer announcements.

There was the good news – Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders and LSU defensive back Dwight McGlothern, Jr., a former five-star and four-star respectively, announced their transfers to Arkansas.

Drew Sanders, Transfer, OLB

Alabama Crimson Tide

HIGHLIGHTS

Let’s go, @Drew_16Sanders! 🐗💪 https://t.co/c3ziDO9yK7 pic.twitter.com/BTP60qpICX
— Arkansas Football Recruiting (@RazorbackFBRec) January 16, 2022

Dwight McGlothern, Jr., Transfer, DB

LSU Tigers

HIGHLIGHTS

Let’s work !! #WPS pic.twitter.com/foR2BIpGNE
— Dwight McGlothern Jr (@nudiemcglothern) January 17, 2022

Then on Monday, South Florida quarterback Cade Fortin announced he would also transfer to Arkansas.

2 Corinthians 5:7
Grateful for the opportunity to continue to play the game I love!! Let’s Go @RazorbackFB !! #woopig pic.twitter.com/cm1eVf3nm6
— Cade Fortin (@Cade410) January 17, 2022

There was also not so good news. Potential Tulsa defensive tackle transfer Jaxon Player announced Sunday night that he would return home to play for Baylor.

One of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make. But it’s only right I stay home!! pic.twitter.com/OCpkMGDtpG
— Jaxon Player (@jaxon_player) January 17, 2022

Then there were all the players we could officially confirm braved the weather to visit the Hogs. Below is a list of who all made it and their highlights.

Ashton Porter, DE

Cypress Ranch HS, Cypress (TX) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

I had a great visit at the University of Arkansas @CoachAshDL @RazorbackFB @Bigkev504 @APLUSDIVA1913 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/7G02nQWV0a
— 4⭐ Ashton C. Porter (@BigAsh_90) January 17, 2022

Luke Hasz, WR/OLB

Bixby HS, Bixby (OK) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

918->479 ?? #WPS 🐗🤔 pic.twitter.com/Rt7zQl9OcT
— Luke Hasz (@LukeHasz5) January 16, 2022

Romelo Bell, DE/DL

Pulaski Academy, Little Rock (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

thank you @CoachSFountain @Dowell_Loggains for making yesterday another amazing visit on the hill! @ArRecruitingGuy pic.twitter.com/GdRqhgw8An
— Romelo Bell (@RomeloBell2) January 16, 2022

Connor Stroh, OT/OG

Wakeland HS, Frisco (TX)

HIGHLIGHTS

Big Congrats @stroh_connor on All District Unanimous First Team Offensive Line! pic.twitter.com/k2RoPDUQSa
— Wolverine LB Club (@wolverine_lb) December 11, 2021

Cole Adams, WR

Owasso HS, Owasso (OK) /2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Had a great time, thanks @CoachGuiton @Butler_Benton @Dowell_Loggains #WOOPIG 🐗 pic.twitter.com/e3YVgC8Wpr
— cole.adams12, (@Adams12Cole) January 16, 2022

Joey Su'a, T

Bentonville HS, Bentonville (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Kaleb James, DE/DT

Mansfield HS, Mansfield (TX) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Had a great day on the snow covered Hill! #WPS @CoachSamPittman @CoachAshDL @Coach_Odom pic.twitter.com/qnRkoK1Pwf
— Kaleb James💪🏼 (@kalebeazyflex1) January 16, 2022

Parker Livingstone, WR

Lovejoy HS, Lucas (TX) / 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you Arkansas for a great time, always great to come up #WPS🔴⚪️ @CoachSamPittman @CoachGuiton @Dowell_Loggains @kendalbriles @ChrisRossLOJO pic.twitter.com/CnyAiqG2Cx
— Parker Livingstone (@ParkerL06) January 16, 2022

Eli Wisdom, QB

Shiloh Christian HS, Springdale (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

#WPS @kendalbriles @RazorbackFBRec pic.twitter.com/yPqmdNE70h
— Eli Wisdom (@EliWisdom2) January 16, 2022

Jamarion Parker, RB/WR

Cardinal Ritter College Prep HS, St. Louis (MO) / 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

I had a wonderful time at The University of Arkansas @RazorbackFB @BrennanSpain @FBCoachJSmith @RitterPrep pic.twitter.com/PSlOkysHeh
— Jamarion Parker (@JAMARIONPARKER_) January 15, 2022

Troy Ford, Jr., MLB/DE

Calvary Day HS, Savannah (GA)

HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you @RazorbackFB for an amazing experience❗️ @Mike_Scherer38 @Dowell_Loggains @CoachSamPittman #Gohogs pic.twitter.com/VAMawTFV3G
— Troy Ford, Jr. (@TroyFordJr2) January 16, 2022

Allen Thomason, OL

Pulaski Academy HS, Little Rock (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Had a fun time on The Hill today! Thanks to the coaches for making it great! @Dowell_Loggains @CoachSFountain @CoachCKennedy pic.twitter.com/I1rLKBoutb
— Allen Thomason (@allenthomason65) January 16, 2022

LaDavion Frost-Harris, QB

Conrad HS, Dallas (TX) / 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

Love seeing the Chargers represented in Fayetteville….. #wps #arkansas @RazorbackFB pic.twitter.com/gR9F1w0ry4
— Conrad Charger Football (@ConradChargerFB) January 15, 2022

Cameron Harris, WR

Benton HS, Benton (AR) / 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Benton Panthers were well represented at Prospect Day. @WalkerDavis2023, @StranSmith15,@_camharris14 #WPS pic.twitter.com/KZXifQqQmx
— Richard Davenport (@ArRecruitingGuy) January 16, 2022

Stran Smith, QB

Benton HS / Benton (AR) / 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Congratulations to Stran Smith for being selected 6A All-State! @StranSmith15 @coachofpdc pic.twitter.com/pPLydBQkvt
— Benton Touchdown Club (@BentonTDClub) December 6, 2021

Walker Davis, T/NG/LS

Benton HS, Benton (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Darien Bennett, RB/LB

Parkview HS, Little Rock (AR) / 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Thanks for having me in the hill!❤️🐗 @RazorbackFBRec @FBCoachJSmith pic.twitter.com/7ntbC3w7ZQ
— DB (@Darien_Bennett4) January 17, 2022