Arkansas Football Signs Four-Star Linebacker Tavion Wallace for Class of 2025Arkansas Football Signs Four-Star Linebacker Tavion Wallace for Class of 2025 Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas has secured a commitment from four-star linebacker Tavion Wallace for its 2025 recruiting class, as reported by WJCL’s Amy Zimmer. Wallace’s Impressive Resume Wallace, a 6-foot-1, 216-pound native of Jesup, Georgia, is highly regarded in the national rankings. On3 ranks him as the 57th overall prospect and the No. 3 linebacker in the Class of 2025. Choosing the Razorbacks Despite predictions that gave Arkansas only a 1% chance of securing Wallace, he opted for the Razorbacks over offers from Georgia, Florida, and Florida State. SEC Lineage Football runs in the Wallace family, with Tavion’s older brother, Trevin, having played three seasons at Kentucky before being drafted by the Carolina Panthers. Arkansas’ Recruiting Class Bolstered With Wallace’s commitment, Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class now stands at 16 players, ranking 26th nationally and 12th among SEC teams. Defensive coordinator Travis Williams expressed his excitement on social media. Linebacker Depth Wallace adds depth to Arkansas’ linebacker position, which has seen several key departures recently. He is expected to contribute immediately to the Razorbacks’ defense. Additional Points * Wallace is the first player from Georgia to commit to Arkansas for the Class of 2025. * His commitment comes during a busy summer for Arkansas recruiting, with several other targets expected to announce their decisions soon. * Arkansas fans are optimistic that Wallace’s signing is a sign of continued progress under head coach Sam Pittman.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas has signed linebacker Tavion Wallace, a four-star linebacker for the class of 2025, according to WJCL’s Amy Zimmer.
BREAKING: Wayne County football star Tavion Wallace is leaving for Arkansas.
The 4-star linebacker who chooses @RazorbackFB about Georgia, Florida and Florida State. @WJCLNews @tavion_wallace @WayneCo_FB photo.twitter.com/7QUxdQjxuW
— Amy Zimmer (@AmyZimmerWJCL) July 2, 2024
Wallace, a 6-foot-1, 216-pound Jesup, Georgia native, is the 57th overall prospect in the Class of 2025 and the No. 3 linebacker, according to On3’s rankings. He was given just a 1% chance to pick the Razorbacks, according to On3’s forecaster, but Wallace chose the Hogs over Florida, Georgia and Florida State.
Being an SEC linebacker runs in the Wallace family. His older brother Trevin played three years at Kentucky before being drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers with the 74th overall pick.
With the commitment, Arkansas now ranks 26th in the Class of 2025 recruiting rankings and 12th out of 16 SEC teams, with three four-star commitments. Defensive coordinator Travis Williams had quite the reaction to Wallace’s commitment.
LET US GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG!!!!!!!!!!!
photo.twitter.com/VbOhhLquiX
— Coach T-Will (@T_WILL4REAL) July 2, 2024
Wallace is the 16th player for the Razorbacks and coach Sam Pittman to commit in 2025.
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