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Arkansas hosted two transfer linebackers in the first four days of the 15-day transfer window, including Jacksonville State transfer Larry Worth, who commmitted to the Razorbacks at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Worth said the Hogs' opportunity for early playing time led him to choose Sam Pittman's program.

"Just fits me schematically," he said. "I can make a lot of plays. I can make an immediate impact."

Worth, a 2022 graduate of Jacksonville (Fla.) Baldwin, has two years of eligibility remaining and wanted a closer look at the Hogs' need for more experience and depth at defensive coordinator Travis Williams' linebacker position.

"Just to see where I fit in the scheme," Worth said. "Just see where I can have a big role and make an impact. Coach T-Will just felt like family. It seemed like a great opportunity."

This past season, the 6-4, 220-pound junior finished with 63 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 pass break-ups, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery over the span of 13 games.

"I bring a lot of versatility," he said. "You can throw me in where ever you need a play made on defense. I promise you are going to have a play made.

"Yes that is what I would bring to the table -- a lot of experience and help the young guys out. They need some experience."

Who you look at in addition to Arkansas and is this your first visit?

Fayetteville was the first stop for Worth, who said Minnesota is also "on me pretty hard right now." Playing in the nation's top conference is appealing to the Florida native, however.

"The scouts can see I'm playing against the best talent," Worth said. "The best conference in college football and it translates to the league."

In addition to the Hogs and Gophers, Worth is also receiving interest from USC, California, Toledo and several others.

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Arkansas landed its second transfer commitment in as many days as Jacksonville State linebacker Larry Worth chose the Hogs on Saturday.

Worth took an official visit to Fayetteville over the weekend and went public with his decision on Instagram.

A 6-foot-4, 220-pound Florida native, Worth racked up 63 total tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and one interception for the Gamecocks last season.

According to Pro Football Focus, Worth finished the 2023-24 season with a defensive grade of 69.2, a run defense grade of 64.5, a tackling grade of 61.8, a pass-rush grade of 90.1 and a coverage grade of 65.5 in 470 snaps.

Worth has two years of eligibility remaining at Arkansas, and bolsters a linebacker room that is in need of depth heading into the 2024 season.

The Razorbacks still have seven scholarships available and will continue to work the transfer portal ahead of the 2024 season.