Arkansas RB coach Joel Thomas talked to North Little Rock RB Altee Tenpenny and his parents on Saturday after the U.S. Army All American game.
Tenpenny, 5-11, 218, 4.32 seconds in the 40 yard dash, said his first impression of Thomas was good and he seemed like a cool, down-to-earth coach. He said his parents liked him.
He said Thomas talked about his coaching style and plans for the running game.
Tenpenny will officially visit Arkansas Jan. 18.
Arkansas will not host any official visitors this weekend but plans to have prospects in Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. The Razorback coaches will be on the road this weekend.
To view junior highlights of Joneboro DL Chuks Ota, 6-1 1/2, 280, 5.15 seconds in the 40 yard dash, click here
Ota, who had bench press around 400 pounds and a 520 squat in Sept., was an invited guest to several Arkansas games.