The University of Arkansas football program added a commitment Saturday from Little Rock Parkview athlete Quentin Murphy during a ceremony at the Keith Jackson Training Facility in Little Rock.

“I chose to stay home because I have a special connection with all the (Arkansas) coaches, especially Coach (Sam) Pittman,” Murphy said. “He believed in me when I was in the 10th grade and kept fighting to get me. That’s true love.”

Murphy, 6-1 and 205 pounds, chose the Razorbacks over reported scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Louisville, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, Michigan State and others.

He informed Pittman of his commitment April 15, his birthday.

“He was excited. He said, ‘You made my day,’ and I was glad to hear that,” Murphy said.

Murphy played quarterback at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock as a junior and completed 61 of 136 passes for 892 yards and 13 touchdowns, and rushed 85 times for 697 yards and 7 touchdowns.

He transferred to Little Rock Parkview for the spring semester and is slated to play this fall for the Patriots, the two-time defending Class 5A state champions.

Rivals lists him as a 4-star recruit and the No. 20 athlete in the class of 2025. His versatility opens the possibility for him to play several positions, but he said he has his eye set on offense, particularly at wide receiver.

“They said I can play whatever, but I want to play wideout,” he said.

Parkview Coach Brad Bolding said the Hogs are getting a top prospect and person.

“We’re very excited about his commitment and being able to focus on having a great senior season,” Bolding said. “He is a tremendous athlete and is a great young man and very personable. I like that in young men.”

Murphy said he plans to officially visit Fayetteville on June 7-9.

The Razorbacks hope to add some of his Parkview teammates to the commitment list in the future. Arkansas has offered scholarships to Parkview safety Omarion Robinson, athlete Monterrio Elston and running back Cameron Settles in the 2025 class, and 2026 linebacker Jakore Smith.

Murphy is Arkansas’ seventh commitment in the 2025 class.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is adding former Arkansas forward Maryam Dauda to its national championship roster.

The 6-foot-4 Dauda spent the past three seasons with the Razorbacks. She announced her commitment to the Gamecocks on social media on Wednesday.

Dauda, who is from Bentonville, Arkansas, started all 33 games at Arkansas this past season and led the team in field-goal percentage, blocks and offensive rebounds. That should be a strong fit for South Carolina and coach Dawn Staley, whose team lost its biggest post presence and top scorer in 6-7 Kamilla Cardoso after finishing an undefeated season.

Dauda came to Arkansas as a McDonald’s All-American but missed her first year in 2021-22 because of injury. She averaged 10.1 points and 6.3 rebounds this past season.

Dauda joins a stacked front court at South Carolina, which includes 6-3 Ashlyn Watkins, 6-3 Sania Feagin and 6-2 Chloe Kitts, all of whom played big roles in their team’s 38-0 season.

The Gamecocks also added 6-5 freshman Adhel Tac, who joined the team in midseason this past year as she rehabbed a knee injury.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sam Pittman’s program continues to regain momentum in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Little Rock Parkview athlete Quentin Murphy committed to the Razorbacks Saturday during a ceremony at the school’s Fieldhouse.

Murphy was highly sought after with Ole Miss pursuing his services early on. However, Arkansas began to prioritize him once new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino arrived in November. 

The 6-1, 205 pound quarterback transferred to Parkview during the offseason after beginning his career with crosstown school Joe T. Robinson. He passed for 2,280 yards with 32 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions for the Senators. He also accounted for 200 carries for 1,278 yards and 14 touchdowns. 

He led Robinson High School to a 7-4 season with a loss to Fort Smith Southside in the playoffs to close the season. Murphy is a 4-star by Rivals but a high 3-star by other services. According to ESPN, he is the No. 6 overall athlete in the nation and No. 4 amongst prospects in Arkansas. 

Murphy chooses to remain in-state and play at Arkansas over offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon, Auburn, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Utah and many others. 

Arkansas’ Current 2025 Class

QB Grayson Wilson

RB Markeylin Batton

ATH Quentin Murphy

WR Kamare Williams

LB Jayden Shelton

S Taijh Overton

K Evan Noel

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