Arkansas has added another preferred walk-on to the program on Tuesday with safety John Paul Pickens’ commitment after visiting Fayetteville on Saturday.
Pickens, 6-1, 185 pounds, picked the Razorback over scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Air Force, Army and Troy. He reports running 4.5 seconds in the 40 yard dash.
“It’s a lifelong dream to be a Hog,” said Pickens, who was recruited by defensive coordinator Barry Odom. “I’m a Hog. It means the world.”
He recorded 76 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions, including a pick-6 as a senior, and was named Class 6A East Defensive Back of the Year by league coaches.