A Slight Drinkwitz-Losing-to-Arkansas Trend Emerges with Hogs’ Latest Commitment

photo credit: Craven Whitlow / Twitter/Ari Slocum / Craven WhitlowArkansas may have a hard time beating Missouri on the field, but it got the better of its Battle Line rival Monday afternoon with the commitment of Ari Slocum.

The Class of 2026 defensive tackle from Louisiana chose the Razorbacks from a final three that also included the Tigers and Houston. He had offers from Purdue, Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech and Troy, as well.

Checking in at 6-foot-4, 307 pounds, Slocum primarily played offense for Union Parish High in Farmerville, La., but is expected to be more of a true two-way player at the Class 2A school in 2025.

Despite having a pair of SEC offers, he’s flown relatively…