Linebacker Christopher Paul received a scholarship offer from Arkansas one week ago, and that was long enough for him to know he wanted to be a Razorback.
Paul, 6-1, 235 pounds, 4.71 seconds in the 40-yard dash, of Cordele (Ga.) Crisp County, accumulated 24 scholarship offers from schools such as Tennessee, Louisville, Nebraska, TCU, Michigan State, West Virginia, Minnesota and other programs before committing to Arkansas.
He and linebackers coach Rion Rhoades developed a strong relationship during the recruiting process.
“He’s a great guy,” Paul said. “I have a great bond with Coach Rhoades. When we talked, I could feel the connection between us.