FAYETTEVILLE — There may be many people who were surprised that four-star defensive lineman Emmit Gooden (6-4, 310 pounds) committed to Arkansas over Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee and others, but Independence, Kan., Community College coach Jason Brown was not one of those.
Brown knows current Razorback defensive coordinator and former Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads well and is aware of Arkansas’ move to the 3-4 defense.
“I am very familiar with Coach Rhoads and he is a great coach and a great man,” Brown said. “I have no doubt that Arkansas is going to be a perfect fit for Emmit.