The Recruiting Guy

Running back flips from Mizzou, signs with Hogs

An Arkansas football helmet sits on the ground prior to a game between the Razorbacks and Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Lexington, Ky.

Running back Dominique Johnson has become Arkansas’ first official signee for the 2020 class after flipping his commitment from Missouri.

Johnson, 6-1, 220 pounds, of Crowley, Texas, also had offers from Abilene Christian, Illinois State, Houston Baptist and others.

An ESPN 3-star recruit, he led the Eagles to the Texas Class 5A playoffs while earning All-District honors as a junior after rushing for 1,109 yards and 15 touchdowns.

He followed that up by rushing for 1,300 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.

Johnson committed to Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom when he was head coach at Missouri in June.