Just over 30 minutes later Arkansas has landed a commitment from Durant edge rusher Colton YarbroughThe top 2026 recruit in Oklahoma, the Razorbacks have landed another pledge, this time from the state’s most coveted defensive prospect.
Lawton MacArthur Security Adam Austin announced his commitment to Arkansas on Saturday.
A three-star prospect and the fourth-ranked 2026 recruit in the state according to 247Sports, Auston made the announcement at his school after releasing his top five on Wednesday, which included the Razorbacks, Baylor, Kansas State, Missouri and State of Oklahoma.
Arkansas has taken several prospects from Oklahoma in recent years, and coach Sam Pittman is a Grove alumnus.
Now, the Razorbacks have another Sooner State commitment in Auston.
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“They were consistent throughout,” Auston told Rivals on his YouTube live stream. “Since they offered me, before they even offered me, they were always sending me messages, telling me how I was, everything like that. And then, when I went there for that visit, it sealed the deal.”
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 212 pounds, Auston has impressive size for a defensive back, along with great speed and athleticism.
As a sophomore, he finished with 92 tackles and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. He also had four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
Lawton MacArthur, which competes in Class 5A, had an 8-3 record and lost to Guthrie 49-21 in the first round of the playoffs.
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