Junior college defensive end Julius Coates has signed with Arkansas and is expected to enroll in January and go through spring practice.
Coates, 6-6, 270 of East Mississippi Community College, chose the Hogs over Nebraska, Colorado, Oregon, Kansas State, Maryland and others.
"I love the opportunity, it’s been a goal of mine to play in the SEC for a long time," Coates said. "My situation at Arkansas is a great one and It’s the best place for me to be."
He officially visited Nebraska, Oregon and Colorado during the season.
Former coach Chad Morris offered Coates on Nov.