Arkansas Football 2025 Recruiting Thread **WR Kamare Williams Commits**

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Little Rock (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian quarterback Grayson Wilson has verbally committed to the home state Arkansas Razorbacks.

Wilson, 6-3, 185, went public with his decision on Saturday following the Hogs’ Red-White spring game in Fayetteville. He is Arkansas’ first pledge for the Class of 2025.

Wilson chose the Hogs over other early scholarship offers from Illinois, Pittsburgh and Central Arkansas. The sophomore has already made a handful of trips to Fayetteville this year and was offered by new offensive coordinator Dan Enos following one of his visits in early March.

"The highlight of today’s visit was being offered a scholarship to play at the University of Arkansas," Wilson said on March 4. "After spending the day with Coach (Dan) Enos and Coach (Sam) Pittman, and seeing all the facilities and support that the football players have, I am honored that Coach Enos and Coach Pittman want me to be their quarterback for the class of 2025 ... Representing my home state is very important for me."

As a sophomore this past season, Wilson completed 143 of 245 passes (58.3%) for 1,737 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also added 530 rushing yards and 7 scores on 84 carries (6.3 YPC).

Wilson has yet to receive an evaluation from 247Sports.

So far, Pittman and the Razorbacks have extended a total of four offers within the state for the Class of 2025. In addition to Wilson, the Hogs have offered four-star safety Omarion Robinson of Little Rock Parkview, athlete Quentin Murphy of Joe T. Robinson, and wide receiver Antonio Jordan of Warren.

While Wilson marks the Hogs’ first commitment of the 2025 cycle, Arkansas’ 2024 class is up to five verbal pledges in Birmingham (Ala.) St. Martin four-star quarterback KJ Jackson, Leeds (Ala.) four-star defensive lineman Kavion Henderson, Ocean Springs (Miss.) St. Martin four-star athlete Noreel White, Batesville (Miss.) South Panola four-star athlete Julius Pope, and three-star defensive lineman Dion Stutts of Memphis (Tenn.) University School.

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Arkansas got some good news following its Red-White spring football game as 2025 quarterback Grayson Wilson of North Little Rock called the Hogs.

Wilson made the announcement on his Twitter page on Saturday.

Wilson was offered by the Arkansas coaching staff on March 4 during a visit to one of Arkansas' Prospect Days, and made more trips to Fayetteville afterward.

The Central Arkansas Christian Academy quarterback threw for 1,737 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. He chose Arkansas over offers from Illinois, Pittsburgh and Central Arkansas.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 185 pounds, Wilson runs a 4.62-second 40-yard-dash, according to his Twitter profile. While the speed doesn't jump off the page, he said in January his pocket-passing game is where he's at his best.

"I think I'm a good pocket passer," Wilson said. "I think I can throw it well on the run. I can escape the pocket whenever I need to. I think I have good leadership and control of the team. I have a strong arm. In my opinion, I have good accuracy and I'm a good leader."

Wilson is a multi-sport athlete for Central Arkansas Christian, playing baseball and basketball as well. He is the first commitment for Arkansas in the 2025 cycle.

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Bauxite (Ark.) safety Marcus Wimberly has committed to Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Class of 2025. Wimberly, 6-1, 180, went public with his decision to call the Hogs following Saturday's Hogwild Hangout event in Fayetteville, which wrapped up at approximately 4 p.m.

"First off, I want to thank God for this opportunity," Wimberly said in a tweet. "This was a decision I delayed for a long time, because I needed God's confirmation. This morning he provided me with that confirmation and I thank him for every blessing and for his grace and mercy. I would also like to thank my parents and my family as a whole. They are great supporters and have my best interest at heart in everything I do. Last but not least, I want to thank all the coaches that have been there and helped develop me as a player and a young man along the way. With that being said, I am 1000% committed to the University of Arkansas!! WPS"

Wimberly, who was offered by the Razorbacks after an impressive camp performance in June, is the Hogs' second commitment for the Class of 2025, joining in-state quarterback Grayson Wilson of Central Arkansas Christian.

Wimberly chose to stay at home over scholarship offers from Michigan, Memphis, Sam Houston State, UAPB and UT-Martin. He was recruited to Fayetteville by defensive backs coaches Marcus Woodson and Deron Wilson.

The in-state product has yet to receive a ranking by 247Sports.

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Arkansas gained its second commitment in the class of 2025 on Saturday with the addition of Bauxite athlete Marcus Wimberly.

Wimberly was on Arkansas' campus during the Hogwild Hangout Saturday and later made the announcement on his Twitter account.

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman extended an offer to Wimberly on June 17 at a summer football camp. Shortly after, he picked up an offer from Michigan. He also holds offers from Memphis, Sam Houston State and others.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound athlete plays multiple positions in the high school ranks and is projected to play defense for Arkansas. His father, Tommy, is the head football coach at Bauxite.

With Wimberly's commitment, Arkansas stands at two in the class of 2025. He joins three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, who committed on April 15.

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Arkansas landed a massive commitment for the Class of 2025 on Wednesday when Marion (Ark.) offensive lineman/defensive lineman Carius Curne announced his college decision.

Curne, 6-4, 300, chose the Hogs over Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi State and others. He is the Razorbacks' fifth commitment for the 2025 cycle. Arkansas will determine Curne's position at a later date.

According to 247Sports, Curne is the No. 175 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 19 offensive tackle in the land, and the top player in the Natural State. He was recruited to Fayetteville by Sam Pittman, Eric Mateos, and Deke Adams.

Evaluation by Hudson Standish:

Stout two-way lineman with recruiting interest on both sides of the ball who burst onto the scene during the college summer camp season between his sophomore and junior years. Displays impressive movement ability at offensive tackle. Owns valuable two-way snaps on both lines of scrimmage. Possesses virtually ready-to-play size in the 6-foot-4, 300-pound range as a high school junior, along with adequate length to remain outside or move to a guard role. Physical tools also translate to defense, including varying schemes. Owns multi-sport context thanks to track and field (throws). Through his junior campaign, we believe his best spot in the long term is somewhere on the offensive line, while acknowledging the potential to play either way. Projects as a high-major LOS presence who could develop into an NFL Draft candidate.

DW's Take: 247Sports has Curne as the top player in the state for 2025 while the Composite goes with the next guy on this list. My personal list would also have Curne in the top spot, for whatever that's worth. While there's no doubt Curne can play offense at the SEC level, I think his longterm future might be on the defensive side, where he offers prototypical size, incredible explosiveness, above-average lateral quickness and short-area twitch, above-average snap anticipation and get-off -- there's just a lot to like about a guy who runs a 4.3 in the 5-10-5 and deadlifts 630. While you can't blame anyone for wanting Curne on offense, I think he's one of the best defensive prospects to come out of Arkansas in my time covering the Hogs. Curne is an incredible two-way talent.

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Marion (Ark.) four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Wednesday.

Curne chose the Razorbacks over offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, SMU, LSU, Missouri and a handful of other programs.

Sam Pittman and his staff made the local prospect one of their top early targets in the 2025 class, and have won out with his commitment.

“I’m going to have to say Arkansas right now,” Curne told On3’s OMSpirit earlier this month, when asked which school is currently recruiting him the hardest. “Of course, Ole Miss is recruiting me hard, but the hardest is Arkansas.”

The 6-foot-5, 288-pounder is the No. 241 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 16 offensive lineman and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Arkansas.

Curne gives the Razorbacks two commitments in the past four weeks, joining Atlanta (Texas) 2025 running back Markeylin Batton.

They are the fourth and fifth commitments for the Razorbacks in the 2025 cycle, joining four-star running back Jamarion Parker, three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, and kicker Evan Noel.

In two seasons at the varsity level, Batton has rushed for 1,270 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging better than 7.5 yards per carry. As a junior this fall, he emerged as a receiving threat though, hauling in 16 catches for 255 yards and four touchdowns.

Batton also stars on defense, where he totaled 17 tackles and a pair of passes defended from his cornerback spot.

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Arkansas lost a second four-star commitment on Monday when St. Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter running back Jamarion Parker officially reopened his recruitment. The Razorbacks lost a big one earlier in the day when four-star two-way lineman Carius Curne de-committed from the Hogs.

Parker, 6-0, 185, initially chose the Razorbacks on September 1, 2023 but is now off the commitment list following the departure of running backs Jimmy Smith, who left Arkansas for TCU in early March.

Parker’s de-commitment likely comes as no surprise to Hog fans as the Class of 2025 target began visiting other programs late last year and was recruited to Fayetteville by Smith, who now serves as running backs coach for the Horned Frogs.

In addition to Arkansas, Parker’s offer list also includes Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois and several others.

According to 247Sports, Parker is a four-star prospect, 18th among all running backs, and third overall in the Show Me State for the 2025 cycle. The 247Sports Composite rankings also consider Parker a four-star, No. 28 among all running backs, and fourth overall in the state of Missouri.

With the loss of Parker, Arkansas’ class is down to four verbal commitments including three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson of Maumelle (Ark.) CAC, three-star running back Markeylin Batton of Atlanta (Texas), and unranked kicker Evan Noel of Bay Saint Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus.

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St. Louis Cardinal Ritter College Prep four-star running back Jamarion Parker announced his commitment to Arkansas on Sept. 1. A key reason why he chose the Razorbacks was because of associate head coach/running backs coach Jimmy Smith.

Following Arkansas’ 2023 season, Smith departed Fayetteville for TCU to become the Horned Frogs’ running backs coach. This move played a pivotal role in Parker deciding to back off his pledge to Arkansas.

“I started thinking about this when coach Jimmy Smith left for TCU,” Parker told On3. “… With coach Smith leaving, I feel like it is time to open up my recruitment.”

Big 12 and Big Ten schools are now in pursuit of Parker
The Razorbacks are still showing “a lot of interest” in Parker, who is being pursued by multiple schools following his decommitment. They include Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and TCU.

The 6-foot-0, 185-pound tailback has already set visits to the Cornhuskers and Horned Frogs for later in the spring. His trip to Fort Worth will likely offer a chance to reunite with Smith in person.

“He is a real coach and he’s been on me hard since freshman year,” Parker told On3 in September about Smith. “He always lets me know how much they want me and we have built a connection. I have great talks with him and we have a great connection now. He is real and I like him a lot.”

Parker was one of the top players in Arkansas’ 2025 class
Parker is the No. 334 overall prospect and No. 24 running back in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 4 player in Missouri.

At the time of his decommitment, he was the highest-ranked player in Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class. Three players remain committed to head coach Sam Pittman and his staff: North Little Rock (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, Atlanta (Texas) three-star running back Markeylin Batton and Bay Saint Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus kicker Evan Noel.

The Razorbacks also lost a pledge from Marion (Ark.) four-star interior offensive lineman Carius Curne on March 25. He is the No. 85 overall prospect and No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 On300, as well as the No. 1 player in Arkansas.

Curne took an unofficial visit to LSU on March 23, which was while he was still committed to Arkansas. The Tigers are now trending to land him at 96.5%, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
“I have decided to de-commit from the University of Arkansas,” Curne wrote in a message posted to social media. “I have the utmost respect for the coaching staff and appreciate their hard work during my recruitment. I hope that everyone will respect my decision as I attempt to do what is best for me and my family.”

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The Arkansas football team lost another commitment in the class of 2025 on Monday as four-star running back Jamarion Parker backed off his pledge, according to multiple reports.

Parker was rumored to be on the fence about his recruitment since the departure of former Arkansas running backs coach Jimmy Smith to TCU.

Parker committed to Arkansas on Sept. 1, 2023 over offers from Nebraska, Ole Miss, Penn State, Oregon and others.

At the time he committed, Parker was ranked the No. 2 player in the state of Missouri and the No. 236 player in the country according to Rivals. He has since dropped out of the Rivals250 and is ranked the No. 5 player in Missouri.

The St. Louis native is the second recruit to back off their pledge to the Razorbacks on Monday, as Parker joins four-star lineman Carius Curne of Marion.

With Parker's decision, the Hogs are now at just three commitments in the class of 2025: Four-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, three-star athlete Markeylin Batton and two-star kicker Evan Noel.

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Mobile (Ala.) Williamson safety Taijh Overton has verbally committed to Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 6-2, 190-pound defensive back went public with his decision at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to become the Hogs' fifth commitment for the Class of 2025.

Overton, who visited Fayetteville unofficially on March 9 and will return for an official visit on June 21, chose the Razorbacks over scholarship offers from Florida State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Memphis, Marshall, Liberty and others. He was offered by assistant head coach Scott Fountain on January 30.

"When my family and I went up there, they made me feel at home," Overton told HawgSports of his decision. "I have a really good connection and relationships with the coaches. While up there, I fell in love with their whole program overall from the educational aspect to their football program, I really loved it."

According to 247Sports, Overton is a three-star recruit who ranks 66th nationally among all safety prospects, and 33rd overall regardless of position in the state of Alabama for the Class of 2025. The 247Sports Composite rankings have Overton even higher as the 49th safety in the land and the 28th prospect in his home state.

As a junior, Overton, who goes by the nickname 'The Hammer,' totaled 116 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 2 sacks, 19 passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.

Overton joins an Arkansas class that already included four commitments in Maumelle (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian quarterback Grayson Wilson, Atlanta (Texas) running back Markeylin Batton, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff linebacker Jayden Shelton, and Bay St. Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus kicker Evan Noel.

With the addition of Overton, the Razorbacks go from 61st nationally in the team recruiting rankings and 15th in the SEC to 54th in the country and 13th in the league.

Arkansas signed zero Alabama prospects in three classes between 2020-22, but signed three from the Yellowhammer State in 2023 and added four more in 2024, including a trio of four-star recruits in quarterback KJ Jackson, defensive lineman Kavion Henderson, and linebacker Bradley Shaw. The Razorbacks have offered a total of 27 prospects in Alabama for the Class of 2025 and has scheduled official visits from Overton and Saraland wide receiver Dillon Alfred (June 21), and expected visits from Helena cornerback Jeremiah Alvis, The Montgomery Academy wide receiver DJ Vinson, Birmingham Parker defensive end Caleb Smith, and Montgomery Carver wide receiver Tristan Norman.

Overton will join an Arkansas secondary that currently includes eight scholarship safeties in redshirt-super senior Hudson Clark, super-senior Doneiko Slaughter, senior Jayden Johnson, junior Miguel Mitchell, sophomore TJ Metcalf, sophomore Dylan Hasz, and a pair of redshirt-freshmen in RJ Johnson and Christian Ford.

Pittman and the Hogs are currently hosting several transfer targets on Day 9 of the 15-day spring transfer window. So far, the Razorbacks have received visits from Charlotte transfer linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green, Florida State transfer running back Rodney Hill, Jacksonville State transfer linebacker Larry Worth, Louisville transfer linebacker Jaylin Alderman, Utah State transfer linebacker Anthony Switzer, and Louisville transfer defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas.

Arkansas is expected to welcome another transfer defensive lineman on Friday when Texas Southern transfer Elinus Noel III makes his way to Fayetteville.

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The Arkansas Razorbacks added another piece to their 2025 recruiting class on Thursday, as three-star safety Taijh Overton announced his commitment to Arkansas.

Overton, a native of Mobile, Alabama, held offers from Missouri, Florida State, Ole Miss and others in addition to the Razorbacks.

He made his announcement on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

Arkansas got in the race on Jan. 30, and he took an unofficial visit to the Hill for a Prospect Day on March 8.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound defensive back finished his junior campaign with 116 total tackles and nine tackles for loss.

In coverage, Overton is fundamentally sound and is quick to the ball. He picked off three passes in 10 games for Williamson High School and deflected 19 total passes.

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