( Andy Shupe)
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman claps during practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Fayetteville.
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman and his staff got a double dose of good news Sunday with the oral commitments of linebacker Alex Sanford and defensive lineman Stephen Johnson.
Both made official visits to Arkansas over the weekend.
The family atmosphere in Fayetteville and a strong connection with Pittman and linebackers coach Michael Scherer helped Sanford’s decision.
“For one, me personally, I’m real family orientated,” Sanford said. “Come to Arkansas and it’s family everywhere. Coach Pittman, he’s like family.