Harding Academy linebacker Wyatt Simmons has committed to Arkansas.
Simmons, 6-3 and 215 pounds, picked the Razorbacks over Southern Cal, Texas, Florida State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Miami, Auburn, Clemson, Illinois, Mississippi State and other programs.
In a post to social media Saturday, Simmons wrote, in part, "I’m ready to battle for my home state! Hope I can make you guys proud."
He recorded 84 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 1 interception and 2 recovered fumbles for the Wildcats last year. Simmons also rushed 12 times for 61 yards and 1 touchdown, and had 2 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Simmons took official visits to Arkansas, Auburn and Clemson. Oklahoma, Texas and Stanford hoped to host him for official visits, but he was unable because he attended a church camp.
He also made unofficial visits to Ole Miss and Florida State. ESPN rated Simmons a 3-star recruit and the No. 13 inside linebacker in the nation.
Arkansas now has 18 commitments in its 2024 class. On3.com rates the Razorbacks’ class No. 20 nationally.