University of Arkansas offensive line target Devon Manuel's recruitment isn't what he expected at this time, thanks to the coronavirus.
The pandemic forced the NCAA to implement a dead period on March 13. It was to run until April 15 but was extended to May 31. The period forbids prospects and coaches from having face-to-face contact on or off campus. That includes the spring evaluation period from April 15 to May 31 that allows coaches to visit schools to evaluate prospects.
"It definitely stopped a lot of things that I think that was suppose to happen, but it is what it is," Manuel said.