The Arkansas State Lettermen’s Club will induct four new members into A-State’s Hall of Honor during its 44th annual banquet, to be held Friday, October 25, at the Woodard McAlister Family Club inside the Johnny Allison Tower of Centennial Bank Stadium.
Women’s pole vaulter Stephanie Foreman Adams, baseball’s Jacob Lee, football’s J.D. McKissic and volleyball’s Cyndi Rhone will be inducted at the event. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a social gathering, followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. The quartet will also be recognized at the Red Wolves’ football game versus Troy on October 26.
The Hall of Honor induction ceremony and banquet is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased by contacting the Red Wolves Foundation at 870-972-2401 or online here. Those interested in purchasing tickets can also contact Brandon Cunningham at 870-973-3005 or by emailing redwolvesfoundation@astate.edu.
Tables seating eight people are available for $450, while single tickets cost $60. Access to the Woodard McAlister Family Club can be gained by entering the main gate (west side) of Centennial Bank Stadium and taking the elevators to level one.
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Stephanie Foreman Adams (2008-13) captured eight Sun Belt Conference titles in pole vault – four indoor and four outdoor. She qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds on three occasions (2010, 2011, 2013) and was a two-time Second Team All-American (2011, 2013). She owns school records in both indoor (4.28m/14-0.5) and outdoor pole vault (4.17m/13-9.25).
Jacob Lee (2009-12) was the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year and a Third Team Collegiate Baseball All-America selection. The Jonesboro native was a two-time Sun Belt Conference All-Tournament Team (2010, 2012) pick and earned First Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors in 2012. He is A-State’s all-time leader in strikeouts with 280 and finished with the most starts (54) and innings pitched (328.1) in program history. He owns the second-most wins (24) and holds the highest winning percentage in a single-season after finishing 9-1 (.900) in 2012. Lee was selected by Cleveland in the ninth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.
Three-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection J.D. McKissic (2012-15) is A-State’s career leader in receptions (289) and receiving yards (2,826). Named the league’s Freshman of the Year and a Freshman All-America selection in 2012, McKissic is one of eight players in program history with four or more 100-yard receiving games in a single season and owns the third-longest kickoff return for a touchdown in school history with a 98-yard score against Idaho in 2013. He owns the single-game record for receptions (15), the single-season record for receptions (103) and ranks fourth in single-season yards receiving with 1,022. McKissic went on to play seven seasons (2016-22) in the National Football League with Seattle, Detroit and Washington.
Cyndi Rhone is one of eight players in A-State’s 1,000-1,000 club with 1,304 career kills and 1,081 digs. Named the 1991 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Rhone holds the school record for single-season kills (765) and service aces (104). She ranked fourth in single-season digs (667) and her 182 career service aces are the third-most in school history. She helped A-State to the American South title in 1990 and the Sun Belt title in 1991.
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the internet at arcourts.gov.
PROCEEDINGS OF Jan. 7, 2026
CHIEF JUDGE N. MARK KLAPPENBACH
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CR-23-821. Kenneth Steward v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gladwin and Brown, JJ., agree.
JUDGE ROBERT J. GLADWIN
CR-25-24. Bryce Anderson v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Harrison, JJ., agree.
JUDGE CASEY R. TUCKER
CV-24-537. Flywheel Energy Production, LLC v. Van Buren County, Arkansas; and Van Buren County Judge Dale James, in His Official Capacity as Van Buren County Judge, from Van Buren County Circuit Court. Reversed and dismissed. Abramson and Harrison, JJ., agree.
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JUDGE WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD
CV-24-209. LRS South, LLC v. Benton County Solid Waste Management District and the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board, from Benton County Circuit Court. Reversed and remanded. Hixson and Murphy, JJ., agree.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas continued its offseason roster work by adding a transfer defensive back and securing a future offensive line piece from Texas, addressing both immediate depth and long-term development.
The Razorbacks announced the signing of Georgia State defensive back Tyler Scott, a transfer with multiple years of eligibility remaining, while also landing Carey Clayton, an offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll High School, as part of the 2026 recruiting class.
Scott joins the Hogs after spending the 2025 season at Georgia State, where he appeared in two games and recorded four tackles. He arrives in Fayetteville with three years of eligibility remaining, giving Arkansas flexibility in how he’s developed and used in the secondary.
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Before his time at Georgia State, Scott spent two seasons at Auburn. One of those seasons was cut short due to an ACL injury, limiting his opportunity to contribute on the field.
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The Razorbacks now provide him with a chance to reset and compete in a defensive back room that continues to evolve.
At 6 feet tall, Scott adds experience to a secondary that has seen significant turnover through the transfer portal. His addition gives the Hogs another option at defensive back as the staff works through spring and fall evaluations.
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Clayton strengthens 2026 offensive line class
Arkansas also added a future piece up front with the commitment of Carey Clayton, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll, one of Texas’ most consistent high school programs.
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Clayton helped Southlake Carroll complete an undefeated regular season last fall and reach the state semifinals. He enters college football as a consensus three-star prospect, ranked among the top offensive line recruits in Texas.
In addition to Arkansas, Clayton held offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, UAB and UTEP. He ultimately chose the Razorbacks, becoming the 16th commitment in the Hogs’ 2026 recruiting class.
Clayton is ranked around No. 251 nationally and No. 141 in Texas. While not among the highest-rated prospects in the class, his high school experience and physical development make him a long-term project for Arkansas’ offensive line.
Hogs continue roster building
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The additions of Scott and Clayton reflect the Hogs’ continued focus on roster balance. Scott becomes the 23rd transfer portal addition this offseason, reinforcing a secondary that has emphasized competition and depth.
Clayton’s commitment adds to a growing 2026 class that prioritizes size and developmental upside, particularly along the offensive line.
Arkansas has steadily worked to build future depth in the trenches while supplementing current needs through the portal.
While neither move is designed to generate immediate headlines, both fit into a broader plan aimed at improving roster stability.
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Scott offers experience and flexibility in the defensive backfield, while Clayton provides a long-term option at a position that often requires patience.
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As the Razorbacks move through the offseason, these additions help establish depth at key positions and give the coaching staff more options heading into the coming seasons.
Key takeaways
Arkansas added Georgia State transfer defensive back Tyler Scott, who brings experience and remaining eligibility to the secondary.
The Razorbacks signed 2026 Texas offensive lineman Carey Clayton, adding size and long-term depth up front.
The Hogs continue balancing immediate roster needs with long-term development through recruiting and the portal.
John Brummett’s career in news began when he was in high school, as a part-time reporter for the Arkansas Democrat. He moved to the Arkansas Gazette in 1977.
He wrote a political column for the Gazette from 1986 to 1990. He was an editor for the Arkansas Times from 1990 to 1992.
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In 1994, his book, “High Wire: From the Back Roads to the Beltway, the Education of Bill Clinton,” was published by Hyperion of New York City. He became a columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 1994. In 2000, he signed a deal with Donrey Media Group, now known as Stephens Media, and wrote for them for 11 years.
He rejoined Democrat-Gazette as a columnist on Oct. 24, 2011.
