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Oklahoma lineman looking for Arkansas offer during visit

Defensive tackle Melvin Swindle II has a simple mission when he visits Arkansas on Saturday.

“I’m looking to come out with an offer,” Swindle said.

Swindle, 6-3, 310 pounds of Oklahoma City Heritage Hall, has offers from Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Kansas.

Tight ends Coach Jon Cooper was an All-Big 12 center at Oklahoma before playing in the NFL for four seasons. He’s been talking to Swindle.

“It’s actually cool,” said Swindle of Cooper’s Oklahoma ties. “I always come across a few coaches from Oklahoma and he’s one of the best that I have talked to.