Arkansas adds to 2027 recruiting class with commitment from in-state defensive lineman

Arkansas on Sunday gained a commitment from one of the top players in the Natural State, as first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield looks to make his mark on the program. Eli Thornton, a defensive lineman from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has committed to the Razorbacks. Thronton revealed the news on his X account, opting to make the call for the Hogs a few months earlier than his original commitment date of July 4. Thornton is massive, weighing in at 315 pounds. He is ranked by 247Sports as the state of Arkansas’s No. 4 overall recruit. Along with Arkansas, Thornton’s offers include Arkansas...