Arkansas Picks Up Florida Safety Deon Edwards over South Carolina
Written by Ryan Wright
What could have turned into a long recruiting process for Lake Minneola High School safety Deon Edwards took a quick turn around on Wednesday when he verbally committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Before the weekend Edwards had narrowed down his list of 15 reported offers to South Carolina, Missouri, Central Florida, and Arkansas announcing as things stand each would receive an official visit. At the beginning of June, Edwards made an unofficial visit to Arkansas and has sung the praises of defensive coordinator Robb Smith in his recruitment.
After announcing the four schools that would receive his official visits, the 6’1”, 190 pound, recruit made his first visit to South Carolina. Arkansas passed the big test landing the Florida native.
Edwards posted his announcement on Twitter writing, “I have officially committed to the university of Arkansas #WooPig #razorbacks got to love them can’t wait home.”
Other programs to offer Edwards included South Florida, N.C. State, Western Kentucky, Georgia Southern, UMass, Florida Atlantic, Temple, and Louisville among others.
Edwards is the second Arkansas recruit slotted to play in the secondary although Alexy Jean-Baptiste may be moved to outside linebacker once on campus.
Arkansas Razorbacks 2016 Verbal Commitment List
SS Deon Edwards, 6’0”, 195 lbs, Lake Minneola HS, Minneola, FL
SS Alexy Jean-Baptiste, 6’3”, 205 lbs, Coconut Creek HS, Coconut Creek, FL
DT Austin Capps, 6’4”, 306 lbs, Star City HS, Star City, AR
DT Briston Guidry, 6’3”, 275 lbs, Rummel HS, Metairie, LA
LB Dejon Harris, 5’11”, 235 lbs, John Ehret HS, Marrero, LA
OT Kellen Diesch, 6’7”, 272 lbs, Byron Nelson HS, Trophy Club, TX
OT Jake Heinrich, 6’5, 290 lbs, Urbandale HS, Urbandale, IA
QB Cole Kelley, 6’7”, 235 lbs, Teurlings Catholic HS, Lafayette, LA
RB T.J. Hammonds, 5’11”, 196 lbs, Robinson HS, Little Rock, AR
FB Hayden Johnson, 6’3”, 252 lbs, Rock Bridge HS, Columbia, MO
TE Grayson Gunter, 6’6”, 230 lbs, Madison Central HS, Madison, MS
WR Jordan Jones, 6’2”, 175 lbs, Smackover HS, Smackover, AR
Photo credit: orlandosentinel.com; No. 21 Deon Edwards.