Richard Davenport

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Sports Recruiting Columnist at Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Razorback recruiting in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette & https://t.co/W3RFeymYxL. Weekly segments The Morning Rush w/ Tye & Tommy, Out of Bounds 103.7 The Buzz

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Arkansas football has several offensive line visits scheduled in May, June

6 days ago | wholehogsports.com | Richard Davenport

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas offensive line coach Eric Mateos has landed commitments from two offensive linemen for the 2026 class and will be hosting numerous others for official visits in June.
Hogs looking to sign more linement | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

6 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Richard Davenport

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas offensive line coach Eric Mateos has landed commitments from two offensive linemen for the 2026 class and will be hosting numerous others for official visits in June. Offensive lineman Tucker Young committed to the Hogs last summer, while Hugh Smith did the same Wednesday.
Get to know: ’26 D-line commitment Carnell Jackson Jr.

1 week ago | wholehogsports.com | Richard Davenport

When class of 2026 defensive tackle Carnell Jackson Jr. committed to Arkansas on April 14, he felt the Hogs had a lot to offer him.
Get to know: ’26 D-line commitment Carnell Jackson Jr.

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Richard Davenport

Richard Davenport has covered recruiting for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and wholehogsports.com since 2007. He appears weekly on "The Morning Rush" with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft on 95.3 FM in Fort Smith, 96.3 FM in Hot Springs, 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home and 99.5 FM in Fayetteville, and on "Out of Bounds" with Wess Moore and Joe Franklin on 103.7 FM in Little Rock.
Get to know: ’26 D-line commitment Carnell Jackson Jr. | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Richard Davenport

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Arkansas football gets another commitment from Houston-area school

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Richard Davenport

FAYETTEVILLE —Arkansas secured a second commitment from Ridge Point High School with the pledge of offensive lineman Hugh Smith on Wednesday. Smith, 6-5 and 300 pounds, of Missouri City (Texas) Ridge Point announced his commitment to the Razorbacks over offers from Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Stanford, Kansas State, Vanderbilt, Kansas, Boston College and others.
UNDER THE RADAR: '26 LR Parkview LB/S Chris Edwards

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Richard Davenport

On Wednesdays we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's prospect is Little Rock Parkview’s Chris Edwards.
Biancardi: Prospects should take some time off

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Richard Davenport
Biancardi: Prospects should take some time off | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Richard Davenport

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE -- Most high-level basketball prospects play year-round while taking minimal time off, but having some downtime is encouraged, according to ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi.
Florida State transfer receiver Jalen Brown commits to Arkansas football | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Richard Davenport

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE —Florida State transfer receiver Jalen Brown has committed to Arkansas after his official visit to Fayetteville. He arrived at Arkansas around noon Friday and left about noon on Saturday. Receivers coach Ronnie Fouch helped land Brown. "Just talking to coach and him being real,” Brown said. "All the conversations with coaches and them just being real. Like 'we need your speed.