Heavily recruited RB includes Hogs in top five

Running back Shai McKenzie is being recruited by Hog running backs coach Joel Thomas.

Highly recruited running back Shai McKenzie said on Twitter that Arkansas is one of his top five schools.

McKenzie, 6-0, 212, 4.42 seconds in the 40 yard dash, of Washington, Pennsylvania listed Florida State as his top school followed by Pitt, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and then the Hogs.

McKenzie rushed for 2,689 yards and 42 touchdowns as a junior by using his 10.83 time in the 100 meters he recorded last year. As a sophomore, he also clocked a 22.4 in the 200 and displayed nice strength in throwing the shot put 47 feet.

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McKenzie, who has 31 offers, said the Hogs are in his top five because Arkansas has made him a priority and he's going to make them a priority. He said the Razorbacks are known for running the ball and the SEC is also attractive. He hopes to visit Fayetteville this summer but if not he's hoping to make an official visit.

Of the five schools, he has visited Florida State, Pitt and Georgia Tech.

This spring, McKenzie recorded a 10.68 in the 100 meters and upped his shot put throw to 53-1.