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Top DE prospect talks Hogs on Recruiting Thursday

Arkansas assistant coach Reggie Mitchell speaks to his players Tuesday, March 29, 2016, during practice at the university's practice field on campus in Fayetteville.

Highly recruited defensive end Ronnie Perkins was the lone defensive prospect on last night's Recruiting Thursday.

Perkins, 6-4, 250 pounds has 21 scholarship offers from schools like Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Texas A&M, Iowa, Oregon and Wisconsin. He said the ‘Being Bret Bielema’ show has played a part in his interest in the Hogs. He spoke about his relaltionship with running backs coach Reggie Mitchell.

He had 47 tackles, 3 sacks, a recovered fumble and recorded 21 receptions for 353 yards and 7 touchdowns at tight end as a junior. As a sophomore, he made 85 tackles and 9 sacks along with 18 receptions for 248 yards and 8 touchdowns.