University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman and his staff received some early fireworks before the Fourth of July with the oral commitments from defensive back Jaylen Lewis and linebacker Mani Powell on Friday.
Lewis, 6-2, 175 pounds, of Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood, chose the Razorbacks over about 40 offers from schools such as Florida State, Auburn, Oklahoma, LSU, Michigan, Duke, Cincinnati, Michigan State, South Carolina and other programs.
He officially visited Fayetteville from June 18-20.
“Once I stepped off that plane after landing in Fayetteville, I just felt a different vibe,” said Lewis, who’s being recruited to play cornerback.