Commit #13 is a Tall Tree

Petrino picked up commitment number 13 this week from 6'5" athlete, Jervohnte Riles, from Bessemer, Alabama. Riles projects at multiple positions including WR, TE, DE or LB. He brings great size, decent speed, good ball skills, and pure athletic ability. He has selected Arkansas over several other SEC schools. He's a Rivals 3 star and ESPN 4 star athlete. He runs a 4.6 40 and weighs 230.

SEC Media Day

Arkansas' Bobby Petrino speaks at SEC Media Days

Arkansas' Ryan Mallett speaks at SEC Media Days

Arkansas' Jake Bequette speaks at SEC Media Days

Arkansas' D.J. Williams speaks at SEC Media Days

Number 12 for 2011

Coach Petrino picked up commitment #12 on Monday from 6'1" 185 4.5 40 Safety Roderick Ryles from Orlando, Dr. Phillips High School. Ryles is rated the #29 safety in the country for his class. Ryles attended Coach Petrino's camp over the weekend and committed upon his return to Orlando.

The Ground Attack

Meet the other head of the 3 headed monster known as Petrino's Razorback offense.

Cookin' Hawgs!

Brey Cook, a 6-7, 315, 5.2, OT chose Arkansas over Oklahoma and a host of other schools today. Cook, who played for Springdale Har-Ber is the number one recruit in Arkansas and a top ten Offensive Lineman in the country. He grew up an Arkansas fan, but said he was torn about his decision between Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Auburn - his top 3. He says he's ready to recruit more players to Arkansas and win championships.

Enjoy The Weekend - Mallett's Weapons

Number Ten is In

Petrino picked up commit number ten yesterday. Arizona Western Community College cornerback Isiah Wiley is a 6-1, 184, 4.39 CB. A West Monroe, LA native, he originally planned to commit to Alabama out of high school, but failed to qualify academically so he decided to attend a community college in Arizona to become eligible. He was recruited by new offensive line coach Chris Klenakis and defensive coordinator Willy Robinson. Wiley chose Arkansas over LSU and others citing closeness to home, needs at the position, coaching staff, and facilities as reasons for choosing Arkansas. There is a chance that Wiley will join the Razorbacks at the start of the second semester in January 2011.

Petrino Locks Down Commit #9 for 2011

Davyon McKinney, a 6'3", 180lbs, WR from Forrest City accepted Coach Petrino's scholarship offer to play football for the Razorbacks. McKinney's nickname is "Sleepy" due to his smooth and unassuming 4.45 40 speed.

Let the Campaign Begin

Petrino Picks Up Another OT

6'5", 315 lb, Marcus Danenhauer of Bentonville, AR became the latest Razorback commitment in a class that is quickly taking shape to be Petrino's best class. This class so far is being built from the middle out towards the skill positions. Danenhauer is a solid OL player with the size and weight to be a real bear on the line. He comes from great bloodlines having had an uncle and grandfather play in the NFL. Danenhauer was heavily recruited by the SEC, ACC, Big XII, and Pac 10.

Tyler Wilson on ESPN Gameday

Petrino Adds Smothers to O-Line

Coach Petrino added another commitment to the 2011 Class today when Springdale OT Mitch Smothers gave his pledge to the Razorbacks. Smothers, 6-4, 290, is a big-time player, and he selected Arkansas over many major schools including SEC West Rivals Alabama and Auburn among others. Petrino is currently on a roll in committing big fellows on both sides of the ball. Many hog fans are hopeful that more good news will be coming soon with the commitment of another big-time OL recruit from Arkansas, Brey Cook also of Springdale. Both project at high four star caliber or even five star.

Commitment List as of June, 1, 2010:

Brandon Allen
QB
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville
6'2"
214
4.7

Austin Beck
OL
Nowata, OK
Nowata
6'8"
285

Demetrius Dean
TE
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville
6'3"
245
4.7

Keante Minor
WR
East St. Louis, IL
East St. Louis
6'0"
194
4.5

Grady Ollison
DE
Malvern, AR
Malvern
6'5"
273
4.9

Mitch Smothers
OL
Springdale, AR
Springdale
6'4"
291

Robert Thomas
DT
Coffeyville, KS
Coffeyville C.C.
6'1"
310