Lionel Prudhomme commits to Arkansas
on 2024-07-26 14:17 PM
FAYETTEVILLE — Shreveport (La.) Captain Shreve Class of 2025 offensive lineman Lionel Prudhomme has committed to Arkansas.
He chose Arkansas on Friday over Texas Tech, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tulane and Houston. He visited Arkansas on June 7-9 weekend. Prudhomme, 6-3, 290, had 17 offers to choose from. Prudhomme credited Sam Pittman and Eric Mateos for why he chose the Hogs.
“The relationship factor, how close I am with Coach Pitt and Coach Mateos,” Prudhomme said. “They showed that they really want me and really want me here.”
When he was on his official visit, Prudhomme felt at home and talked about the comfort level he had with the Hogs at that time.
“The visit went great, I had a great time hanging out with Coach Pitt and Coach Mateos,” Prudhomme said. “They talked to me a lot about how much of a priority I am and how much they want me.
“This trip, I learned what Fayetteville is really about. It’s not just Arkansas here, like the University of Arkansas. There’s really more than the university.”
Prudhomme also credited Arkansas right tackle Keyshawn Blackstock make him feel part of the team. Blackstock, a transfer from Michigan State, was his recruiting host on the visit.
Arkansas now has 18 verbal commitments for 2025.
Arkansas’ Commitments for 2025
Grayson Wilson, QB, 6-3, 185, Conway
Quentin Murphy, ATH-WR, 6-1, 205, Little Rock Parkview
Markeylin Batton, RB, 6-0, 174, Atlanta, Texas
Antonio Jordan, WR, 6-6, 230, Warren
Kamare Williams, WR, 6-3, 185, Delray Beach Palm Beach Central, Fla.
Blake Cherry, OT, 6-6, 295, Owasso, Okla.
Kash Courtney, OL, 6-5, 295, Carthage, Texas
Connor Howes, OT, 6-6, 300, Osceola Saint Cloud, Fla.
Lionel Prudhomme, OL, 6-3, 290, Shreveport Captain Shreve, La.
Ja’Quentin Madison, DT, 6-2, 280, Alpharetta, Ga.
Keiundre Johnson, Edge, 6-4, 230, Terrell, Texas
Trent Sellers, Edge, 6-5, 240, Mobile The Faith Academy, Ala.
Caleb Bell, DL, 6-3, 270, Alpharetta Milton, Ga.
Jayden Shelton, LB, 6-1, 205, Dallas South Oak Cliff, Texas
Tavion Wallace, LB, 6-1, 218, Jesup Wayne County, Ga.
Taijh Overton, S, 6-2, 180, Mobile Williamson, Ala.
Nigel Pringle, CB, 6-1, 178, Houston North Shore, Texas
Evan Noel, K, 6-2, 155, Bay Saint Louis St. Stanisisus, Miss.
(Last updated: 2024-07-26 14:17 PM)