Arkansas assistant Stepp leaving for South Carolina

Justin Stepp, Arkansas wide receivers coach, huddles with players in a timeout Saturday, April 6, 2019, during the Arkansas Red-White game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.FAYETTEVILLE — Ace recruiter and wide receivers coach Justin Stepp is leaving the University of Arkansas football staff and returning to his hometown roots.

Stepp has taken a position at South Carolina on the incoming staff for new Coach Shane Beamer, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette confirmed Sunday.

Stepp, 37, was the lone holdover for Coach Sam Pittman’s first staff with the Razorbacks after coming to Arkansas with Coach Chad Morris in 2018. A native of Columbia, S.C., Stepp graduated from Pelion (S.C.) High and was a standout…