Watson Chapel's Kevin Compton was given a chance Sunday to become an Arkansas Razorback.
Coach Sam Pittman informed Compton he had a preferred walk-on offer on the table at the University of Arkansas.
Preferred walk-ons are counted among the 105 players on the roster, and they are able to participate at the start of fall practice. Other walk-ons have to wait to practice until the start of classes for the fall semester.
"I was very excited," Compton said. "My family and I are very excited. Coach Pittman said he liked my film and he watched me and knows I can play both sides of the ball and I could help on special teams.