Arkansas adds talented CB Jalon Copeland

FAYETTEVILLE — Valdosta (Ga.) Class of 2026 three-star cornerback Jalon Copeland has committed to Arkansas while on an unofficial visit.

Copeland, 6-1, 185, arrived at Arkansas on Friday and spent much of Saturday with the Razorbacks. He announced his decision on X Saturday. He’s the 10th commitment for Arkansas in his recruiting class. He will return May 30 for an official visit.

Copeland holds 40 offers and chose the Razorbacks over a long list of others from both the SEC and outside conferences. As a junior in 2024, Copeland helped Valdosta to a 9-3 record. He had 21 tackles, 15 solo, two interceptions and eight pass breakups.

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Arkansas’ Commitments

Tay Lockett, DB, 6-0, 175, San Diego St. John Bosco, Calif.
Tucker Young, OL, 6-5. 300, Hot Springs Lakeside
Jayvon Gilmore, QB, 6-6, 198, Elgin Gaffney, S.C.
Colton Yarbrough, Edge, 6-6, 242, Durant, Okla.
Adam Auston, S, 6-2, 212, Lawton MacArthur, Okla.
Jack Duckworth, CB, 6-1, 170, Rockwall, Texas
Dequane Prevo, WR, 5-10, 170, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, Texas
Kyndrick Williams, S, 6-1, 195, Fayetteville
Ari Slocum, DT, 6-4. 307, Farmerville Union Parish, La.
Jalon Copeland, CB, 6-1, 185, Valdosta, Ga.