Yahoo Sports · Apr 19, 2025
Arkansas signs Maine transfer cornerback
Maine transfer DB Shakur Smalls has signed to Arkansas. (Photo by Shakur Smalls)Maine transfer defensive back Shakur Smalls has signed with Arkansas, the team announced Saturday. His decision comes fresh off a visit to the Fayetteville.
A 6-foot-0, 205-pound native of Pennsylvania, Smalls totaled 43 tackles, six passes defended and an interception in 2024. In four seasons with the Black Bears, he racked up 165 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 20 pass breakups and four interceptions.
Smalls also received interest from programs out of the SEC, ACC and Big Ten, along with other programs, as well. He is expected to have one year of eligibility at his next stop.