ARLINGTON, Texas — Now that he has had a chance to check out Arkansas, a highly regarded cornerback from the Dallas area sees it as a possible destination.
Southlake Carroll junior-to-be RJ Mickens (6-1, 180 pounds. 4.53 seconds in the 40-yard dash) is the No. 55 overall prospect in 247 Sports composite rankings and the son of former NFL player Ray Mickens. He has 25 offers overall, including from Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State, LSU, Texas A&M, Oregon, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Stanford.
Mickens had 99 tackles, 13 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions as a sophomore.