Greenland junior defensive lineman JJ Hollingsworth grew up wanting to play at Arkansas, and on Friday he committed to the Razorbacks.
“I’ve grown up watching Hog baseball, football, basketball,” Hollingsworth said. “My grandma was a die-hard Razorback fan and she died not too long ago. She’s watching over me.”
Hollingsworth, 6-4, 250 pounds, received his scholarship offer from Arkansas on July 11. He also holds offers from Kansas and Akron.
The thought of playing in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is special to him. His parents and other family members attended the University of Arkansas.
“Just wearing that jersey and running out of the pen and on the field, it would be a dream come true,” Hollingsworth said.