Offensive lineman Brady Latham recently received a scholarship offer from the University of Arkansas and Tuesday night he orally committed to the Hogs.
“I thought it over with my family and coaches and some mentors in my life and I just felt like it was the place for me,” Latham said. “They people down there are really nice. It’s close to home. Great school, great facilities.”
Latham (6-5, 290 pounds) of Jenks, Okla., picked the Razorbacks over offers from Utah State, New Mexico, Missouri State and others. Arkansas Coach Chad Morris and his staff made him feel at home.
“Every time we talked, it felt like we had known each other for a long time and I really feel like I fit in good,” Latham said.
An intriguing prospect, Latham didn’t appear headed to play college football a year or so ago. He weighed 210 pounds as a sophomore was also playing baseball. He eventually focused on football and added weight and played at 245 pounds as a junior, and has added 45 pounds to his frame since last season.
His father, Bob, was an All-Big 8 center for Oklahoma in the late 1980s. His father and mother are happy with their son’s decision.
“My dad is excited for me and I think my mom is really excited because I’m really staying close to home,” Latham said.
Latham is looking forward to being coached by Arkansas offensive line coach Dustin Fry.
“Every time I’ve talked to Coach Fry, it’s been awesome,” Latham said. “He seems like a really nice guy, really cool guy. He seems to know a lot about the offensive line and very knowledgeable.”
He’s locked into being a Razorback regardless what other schools might come along.
“I’m all for Arkansas,” Latham said.
Latham is the Hogs’ 19th commitment for the 2019 class. Oral commitments are not binding.