The Recruiting Guy

Arkansas one of the top schools for highly recruited RB

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema speaks with receivers coach Michael Smith against University of Texas at El Paso's Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, during the third quarter of play in Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

A highly recruited running back lists Arkansas as one of his top schools.

Running back Travis Etienne,who has more than 20 offers, said in no order, Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma State, Tennessee and Mississippi State are his top five schools.

Etienne, 5-11, 199 pounds of Jennings, Louisiana rushed for 2,918 yards and 47 touchdowns as a junior. He said he's talking to receivers coach Michael Smith and running backs coach Reggie Mitchell.

He scored a 116.94 rating at The Opening Regional in New Orleans on April 10. He recorded 4.43 seconds in the 40 yard dash and 4.33 seconds in the pro-agility. He also had a 37.3 vertical and 37.5 power ball.