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Where Arkansas football sits in recruiting rankings ahead of early signing day
Arkansas football has finished inside the top-30 of the 247Sports recruiting rankings for five consecutive cycles, but that streak looks in jeopardy.
Early signing day is approaching, and the Razorbacks are trying to hold on to their own recruits while simultaneously chasing players currently committed to other schools. With the transfer portal opening later this month, the next four weeks will play a big role in the 2025 roster.
Here’s a look at where Arkansas stands in the national rankings entering signing day.
Arkansas football recruiting rankings
Arkansas is flirting with a class that ranks outside the top-30 nationally. The 247sports composite currently slates the Hogs 31st, while On3 has them 31st and Rivals slots them 28th.
ESPN is more bullish with Arkansas at No. 23 in its latest rankings.
Arkansas’ class ranks 15th in the SEC, according to the 247Sports Composite. According to that same site’s player rankings, only four Arkansas commits are four-star prospects.
One of those four-star prospects is Conway quarterback Grayson Wilson, who might be the jewel of the class. The others are linebacker Tavion Wallace, defensive lineman Kevin Oatis and offensive lineman Connor Howes.
Arkansas football recruiting targets
Wallace (Baxley, Ga.), the highest-ranked recruit in the Hogs’ class, took unofficial visits to Florida State for each of the Seminoles’ final two games. He is the biggest name to watch on signing day.
Howes is also still being recruited by Ole Miss, too. Arkansas would likely clinch a class outside the top-30 if both of those players flip.
The Hogs are also working on flips of their own. Safety Omarion Robinson and wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson are ones to watch. Robinson is committed to Oklahoma and Johnson has a pledge to Texas A&M.
Arkansas football recruiting class 2025
The Razorbacks enter signing day with 23 commits. The strength of the class is along the defensive front, with seven of the top-10 ranked recruits either playing defensive line or linebacker.
Wide receiver is a position of need this offseason, and Arkansas has two pass catchers committed in the 2025 class. Kamare Williams out of Florida and in-state Antonio Jordan could both see playing time as a freshman with Andrew Armstrong, Tyrone Broden and Isaac TeSlaa all out of eligibility after the bowl game.
One of the commits is our of the JuCo ranks. Bubba Craig is an interior offensive lineman out of Hutchinson Community College who will sign with the Razorbacks this week.
When is early signing day?
The first day of the early signing period is Wednesday, Dec. 4 and the early signing period closes on Friday, Dec. 6.
When is late signing day?
As usual, the first day of the late signing period is the first Wednesday, which is Feb. 5. The late signing period has become without much drama for a program like Arkansas, which often wraps up virtually all of its high school recruiting for the current class this month.
CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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