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Former Bentonville Tiger commits to walk on at Arkansas

CONWAY VS BENTONVILLE - Preston Crawford of Bentonville runs down the field against Conway at Tiger Stadium, Bentonville, AR, on Friday September 6. 2019, Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette/ David Beach

Former Bentonville Tiger Preston Crawford has agreed to be a preferred walk-on at Arkansas.

Crawford, 6-0, 195 pounds, rushed for just over 1,100 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. He was a two-time All-State selection.

He spent the fall semester at Northwest Arkansas Communty College and will enroll at Arkansas in January.

Bentonville coach Jody Grant believes Crawford will be a good addition for the Razorbacks.

"He had multiple offers out of high school, but had his sights set on being a Hog," Grant said. "He has patiently waited for that opportunity, and now it’s here. He’s a talented running back with great vision, ball security, and catches the ball out of the backfield very well, too.

"He will be a nice addition to their running back room."