Southern Arkansas University's Mulerider Football team signed 19 new players on National Signing Day 2024, adding to the three early period signees for a total of 22 new Muleriders. The recruits consist of 11 defenders, 10 offensive players, and a long snapper, with a geographic distribution of 12 players from Texas, seven from Arkansas, and three from Louisiana.

By the Numbers
  • Jamarion Burton | DE | 6-3, 220 | Prescott, Arkansas | Prescott HS
  • Dailon Ellis | DT | 5-11, 300 | Missouri City, Texas | Fort Bend Hightower HS
  • Drake Griffin | TE | 6-1, 220 | Natchitoches, Louisiana | St. Mary's HS
  • Colin Hitchcock | QB | 6-4, 220 | McKinney, Texas | McKinney North HS
  • Antonio Johnson | OL | 6-3, 265 | Garland, Texas | Lakeview Centennial HS
State of Play
  • The Southern Arkansas University football team has successfully recruited 22 new Muleriders for the 2024 season.
  • The recruits are strategically distributed across offensive and defensive positions, with a majority coming from Texas.
  • The program's plans for the spring include integrating the new recruits into the team for optimal performance.
What's Next

The focus now shifts to integrating the new recruits into the team and preparing for the upcoming season under the leadership of head coach Brad Smiley.