Arkansas is looking to add playmakers at receiver and Highland’s Deon Stewart, a Razorback commitment has a chance to be just that next season.
Stewart, 6-1, 163, 4.48 seconds in the 40 yard dash, had scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Louisville, Tulsa, Southern Miss and Arkansas State before he committed to the Hogs in April. Video highlights CLICK HERE
He and tight ends coach Barry Lunney Jr. have discussed his possible role.
"I talked to Coach Lunney and he said I can come in, do some reverses and punt return and some slant and go's and stuff like that,” said Stewart, who officially visited the Hogs over he weekend.
As a senior, he recorded 49 receptions for 1,005 yards, 11 touchdowns and 27 rushes for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, he had 42 tackles, 3 interceptions and a recovered fumble.
Stewart requested and got freshman receiver Jared Cornelius as his player-host.
"My favorite part of the trip was getting to hang out with all the football players,” Stewart said. "Jared is a real fun guy. (Receivers) Coach (Michael) Smith said me and Jared kind of resemble a lot. Getting to hang out someone like me it's a cool deal."
He had 6 interceptions as a defensive back and was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All Arkansas Team as a junior. He also had 36 receptions for 757 yards and 8 touchdowns and rushing 27 times for 448 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Stewart and seven other commitments were able to watch the Hogs practice on Saturday.
"Coach Smith definitely works them,” Stewart said. “They do a good job and I'm anxious to get here and just get to work.”