The Recruiting Guy

Razorback Confidential: Devwah Whaley

Devwah Whaley, running back for the Arkansas Razorbacks stretches Thursday, August 4, 2016 during practice on campus in Fayetteville.

Position: Running back

Height/weight: 5-11, 216

Class: Freshman

Hometown: Beaumont, Texas

Bio: Consensus four-star recruit … ESPN 300 prospect, No. 6 running back, No. 70 overall prospect in the nation for 2016 … No. 11 player in Texas … Consensus top seven running back in the class of 2016 by all recruiting services … Rushed for 1,701 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior … Chose Arkansas over Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor, TCU, Notre Dame, Stanford, Texas Tech, Houston, Miami (FL), Missouri, Arizona State, Memphis and others.

Most inspirational people in my life: My mom, my stepdad, my uncle Terry and uncle Ferry. That’s pretty much it.

Coach Bret Bielema is: A great coach. He’s recruited great backs in the past, and he’s continued to produce great backs, and I hope I become one of those he produces to be great.

Hobbies: Football, playing ping pong, playing video games, swimming. I’ve been down to Beaver Lake a few times.

Dream date: I would say Rihanna.

Favorite meal: Meatballs.

I will absolutely never eat: Yams.

Favorite Coach Reggie Mitchell saying: Live every day like it’s your last.

I’m absolutely scared of: Spider.s

The ultimate ladies man is: I would probably say Drew Morgan.

Coach Ben Herbert is: Intense. Great, great coach.

Can’t miss TV show: Walking Dead.

Hidden talent: I can dance a little bit (laughing). I can dance a little bit. I can dance.

Why are you laughing: Because a lot of people don't think I can because of how big I am.

Favorite thing about being a Razorback: The fans and just being a Razorback. We’re the only big team in the state of Arkansas.

Most important thing your mom ever taught you: I would saying stay humble and keeping God first.