Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff reached out to more than 200 junior prospects with graphics with the hashtag #TURNITUP23 on Sept. 1 and the response from recruits was positive.
Wednesday was the first day coaches could make direct contact with members of the 2023 class.
Highly regarded receiver Anthony Evans, 6-0, 170 pounds, of Judson High School in Converse, Texas, was impressed with Arkansas’ graphic and that Pittman sent it to him.
“I loved it,” said Evans, who had a best of 21.54 seconds in the 200 meters this spring. “Coming from Coach Pittman is extra special.