The College of Arkansas soccer program has the dedication of extremely coveted 4-star quarterback Malachi Singleton, and there is a probability the Hogs would possibly add certainly one of his teammates sooner or later.
Class of 2024 athlete David Eziomume, 6-1, 200 kilos, of Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb, has 13 scholarship presents from Arkansas, Georgia, Ole Miss, Miami, Missouri, Louisville, South Carolina and others.
He mentioned he is admirer of his teammate and Razorback offensive coordinator Kendal Briles.
“My quarterback simply dedicated,” mentioned Eziomume, who has a 4.0 grade-point common, “I’ve excessive curiosity in Arkansas. I like how Coach Briles has the offense arrange, and I just like the earlier performances these previous couple of years.”
Singleton, an ESPN 4-star prospect and the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback within the nation, pledged to the Hogs on April 25.
Eziomume caught 12 passes for 147 yards and 1 landing and rushed 18 instances for 136 yards for the Class 7A Warriors final season.
“There is a excessive probability I go to there quickly,” Eziomume mentioned of the Hogs.
Not one of the main recruiting providers have rated Eziomume, however Rivals has him as a 4-star prospect. His spotlight video reveals somebody who has the potential to be an elite recruit in his class.
Singleton has talked up the Razorbacks to his teammate.
“He mentioned it is completely different down there,” Eziomume mentioned.
The Hogs signed receiver Sam M’bake from North Cobb for the 2022 class. Having Singleton and M’bake in Fayetteville is interesting to Eziomume, he mentioned.
“I’ll need to construct chemistry with my teammates however simply understanding I can really feel just a little extra snug with somebody I’ve identified,” Eziomume mentioned.
Versatility describes Eziomume with colleges him as a receiver and working again. The Hogs see him catching balls.
“They’re recruiting me as a large receiver, however Coach Briles is aware of I play working again as a properly,” Eziomume mentioned. “He is seen my Hudl tape. He mentioned I am a really versatile athlete. He is seen the velocity, he is seen me go for the balls. He mentioned I am going to slot in the scheme.”
Eziomume confronted super adversity in 2019 when his father, Boniface Eziomume, died.
“It was arduous for me to focus at first, however I do know he would nonetheless need me to do what I am doing,” he mentioned. “It provides me energy on the soccer understanding who I play for.”
DL prospect
Junior defensive lineman Ta’Derius Collins, who has 15 scholarship presents, is speaking to Arkansas line of defense coach Deke Adams and assistant line of defense coach Keith Jones, and a suggestion from the Hogs is a chance.
“They’re very focused on me,” Collins mentioned. “They’re constructing a robust relationship with me. I am very snug with them. They get me. They know how one can discuss to me and have a dialog with me.”
Collins, 6-4, 250 kilos, of Shreveport Northwood, has presents from Mississippi State, Louisville, Minnesota, Central Florida, Tulane, Arkansas State, Memphis and others. ON3.com charges him a 3-star recruit.
“I’ll go go to, I am going to most likely do it in the summertime,” Collins mentioned of Arkansas.
He additionally mentioned he would welcome a suggestion from the Razorbacks.
“It will been loads understanding I am constructing a relationship with Coach Adams and Coach Jones,” Collins mentioned. “I do know they’re an up-and-coming staff and program that is making an attempt to get again to the highest.”
Adams, who lately visited Northwood to test on Collins, has spoken with crucial girl in Collins’ life.
“He talked to my mother. She likes him,” Collins mentioned.
Collins has a 3.2 grade-point common and is seeking to main in kinesiology in hopes of turning into an athletic coach. He lately visited Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech and can also be seeking to go to Minnesota this summer season.
E mail Richard Davenport at rdavenport@arkansasonline.com
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