Ramirez commits to Hogs

Michael Smith is in his first season as Arkansas' wide receivers coach.

Defensive Back Santos Ramirez of Shreveport Evangel has committed to Arkansas.

Ramirez, 6-2, 180, 4.55 seconds in the 40 yard dash, picked the Hogs over about nine scholarship offers from schools like LSU, Baylor, Southern Miss and others. Highlight video CLICK HERE

He said he can tell Coach Bret Bielema and receivers coach Michael Smith care about their players. He thinks the Hogs are going in the right direction and have a great future and he wants to be a part of it.

He said the Hogs like him at cornerback but have mentioned safety.

Bielema and Smith visited the school on Monday.