The Recruiting Guy

Tuesday recruiting tidbits

The first phase of Coach Bret Bielema’s remodeling of the Arkansas football program was making sure there was a solid foundation, and he believes he has ac- complished that with a starting offensive line of (from left) tackle Dan Skipper, guard Frank Ragnow, center Mitch Smothers, guard Sebastian Tretola and tackle Denver Kirkland. Now, in year three, he’s eager to see if the Razorbacks have enough other pieces in place to be a contender in the SEC West.

Arkansas Coach Bret Bielema and his staff contacted numerous junior prospects around the country early Tuesday morning.

Starting at midnight, college coaches could direct message junior prospects on Twitter or Facebook. Here are just some of the recruits contacted by the Razorback staff.

Athlete Saiid Adebo of Mansfield, Texas said Bielema made contact and told him he looked forward to getting to know him and his family.

Highly recruited offensive lineman Jack Anderson of Frisco, Texas said he and Bielema direct messaged each other all night.

Little Rock Christian receiver Austin Guyman said tight ends coach Barry Lunney Jr. contacted him.

Baylor linebacker commitment Baron Browning of Kennedale, Texas said he and Bielema traded direct messages.

Running back Dezmon Jackson of Parkers Chapel said Lunney made contact.

Highly regarded running back J.K. Dobbins of LaGrange, Texas said running backs coach Jemal Singleton contacted him.

Highly sought offensive lineman Andrew Thomas of Atlanta, (Ga.) Pace said he and offensive line coach Sam Pittman traded direct messages.

Athlete Monta Thomas of Hermitage said he and Lunney communicated on Twitter.

Central Arkansas Christian receiver Josh Johnson said Indiana, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Alabama, and Duke made contact.

Highly recruited athlete Jamyest Williams of Lawrenceville, (Ga.) Archer said defensive line coach Rory Segrest made contact with him.

The Football Brainiacs all report the following prospects contacted by Arkansas.

Athlete Darrion Green of Dallas Woodrow Wilson.

Linebacker Jeff Okudah of Grand Prairie, (Texas) South Grand Prairie.

Offensive lineman Tyrese Robinson of McKinney Boyd.

Safety Derrick Tucker of Manvel, Texas

Receiver Camron Buckley of Cedar Hill, Texas.

Defensive end Alexander Duke of Bellaire, Texas.

Other tidbits:

Fayetteville defensive end Eli Hale received an offer from California on Monday.

Arkansas commitments T.J. Hammonds and Austin Capps plan to attend the UTEP game.