The Recruiting Guy

Georgia defensive back commits to Arkansas

NWA Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL WOODS • @NWAMICHAELW Arkansas assistant coach Rory Segrest watches the Razorbacks runs drills during practice Thursday April 7, 2016, in Fayetteville.

Defensive back Korey Hernandez has committed to Arkansas.

Hernandez, 5-11, 175, 4.5 of Ellenwood, (Ga.) Cedar Grove picked the Hogs over about 15 scholarship offers from schools like Maryland, Iowa, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, South Florida, Southern Miss, Tulane, Kent State, Toledo and others. He hasn't visited Fayetteville, but plans to in late July.

He's the No. 15 commitment for the 2017 class. Defensive line coach Rory Segrest is his lead recruiter.