Pulaski Robinson junior athlete T.J. Hammonds is an in-state prospect that's starting to turn heads and colleges are starting to notice.
Hammonds, 5-11, 196, 4.42 had a touchdown on the ground and through the air and 170 total yards on 9 touches in 31-14 victory over Bauxite. His highlights were tweeted to Arkansas tight ends coach Barry Lunney Jr. and Auburn assistant coach Tim Horton.
Shortly afterward, the two coaches made contact with Coach Todd Eskola. He believes interest in Hammonds is about to explode. He attended the Hogs' spring game.
Eskola credits strength coach Brian Maupin for Hammonds' development during the offseason. Hammonds had an impressive sophomore season but his speed and burst is at another level as a junior.
Hammonds said he talked to Lunney earlier today. Lunney told him Arkansas was very interested and asked him to call sometime this week. Video highlights CLICK HERE
Former Ole Miss commit and Nashville receiver La'Michael Pettway, 6-3, 200, 4.47 said he was impressed how Arkansas aired out the ball during the Nicholls State game. Hog commitments Ty Storey and C.J. O'Grady talked to him and told him how the 2015 class could have a big impact on the program.
He spoke to Coach Bret Bielema and was told to take his time on his decision and do what's best for him. He plans to visit the Hogs again and along with Ole Miss. He had 4 receptions for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns on Friday.
Junior athlete Aubrey White, 6-1,190, 4.55 of Wylie, Texas reports having seven offers, including Arkansas, Houston and Nebraska. He visited for the Hogs' spring game and attend a summer camp. He loves Arkansas' facilities and the support the Hogs receive from the community. He plans to make a return trip.
He said he'll attend the Texas A&M game in Arlington. Video highlights CLICK HERE
Receiver Isaiah Graham, 6-1, 179, 4.50 Bastrop, La. said he had a real good visit for the Nicholls State and plans to visit again soon. He's a promising junior in the Bayou State. Video highlights CLICK HERE
Friday night stats for Hog commitments and recruits.
Arkansas commit tight end-defensive end JaMario Bell of Junction City had 11 tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack. He also had a 17 yard reception and a 25 yard kickoff return.
Dumas tight end Will Gragg had 7 catches for 86 yards. He had an interception at defensive end.
Unofficial stats: Fort Smith Northside junior LB Deontre Hardwick with 16 tackles.
Defensive end Reggie Walker of Ponchatoula, La. had 9 tackles and a sack. He plans to make an official visit to Fayetteville.
Sophomore running back Darius Hopkins of Nashville had 12 carries for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has a chance to be highly recruited.
Offensive lineman Jalin Barnett of Lawton, Okla. graded out at 93 percent and had 6 knock downs, 7 pancakes, including the strong safety 10 yards and pancaking him in the end zone. He'll officially visit for the North Illinois game.
Running back Rawleigh Williams of Dallas Bishop Lynch had 30 carries for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Running back Karan Higdon of Sarasota, (Fla.) Riverview had 17 rushes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Runnig back Reggie Gallaspy of Greensboro, N.C. had 26 carries for 276 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has 758 yards and 10 touchdowns in three games.