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Safety transfer Walcott commits to Arkansas

Baylor safety Al Walcott is seen during an NCAA football game against Texas State on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 42-7. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Safety transfer Alfahiym Walcott has committed to Arkansas, becoming the second Baylor transfer to do so. 

Walcott, 6-2, 219 pounds, wrapped up his official visit to Fayetteville on Saturday. He picked Arkansas over Texas A&M and Florida. 

He visited the Aggies prior to his trip to Arkansas and cancelled a visit to Florida. He explained his decision. 

"I would say because of the coaching staff,” said Walcott, who was recruited by co-defensive coordinators Travis Williams and Marcus Woodson. “These guys are really genuine. They kept it real with me from the jump, since the first call. I really think they could develop me for the next level and prepare me for there.”

His former Baylor teammate and cornerback Lorando Johnson committed to the Hogs on Friday after ending his official visit to Fayetteville on Thursday. 

“Playing with a guy like Snaxx would be huge,” Walcott said. “He has a lot of dawg in him."

Walcott had 82 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 1 interception this season and as a junior, he had 30 tackles while starting 8 of 12 games. He recorded the longest interception return for a touchdown in Sugar Bowl history with a 96-yard score.

The return for a touchdown is the second longest in program history.

He had 116 tackles, 3 sacks, 13 pass deflections, 12 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles in 3 seasons in Waco. 

Walcott was an ESPN 3-star prospect and the No. 15 cornerback in the nation when he signed with Baylor in the 2020 recruiting class out of Butler Community College in Kansas. 

He chose the Bears over Auburn, SMU and other schools. Walcott played at Laney High School in Wilmington, N.C., prior to junior college. 

Walcott is the 7th transfer to announce plans to join the Arkansas football program for the 2023 season. He has one year of eligibility.