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Razorback Confidential: Devwah Whaley

Devwah Whaley, running back for the Arkansas Razorbacks stretches Thursday, August 4, 2016 during practice on campus in Fayetteville.
Devwah Whaley, running back for the Arkansas Razorbacks stretches Thursday, August 4, 2016 during practice on campus in Fayetteville.

Position: Running back

Height/weight: 5-11, 216

Class: Freshman

Hometown: Beaumont, Texas

Bio: Consensus four-star recruit … ESPN 300 prospect, No. 6 running back, No. 70 overall prospect in the nation for 2016 … No. 11 player in Texas … Consensus top seven running back in the class of 2016 by all recruiting services … Rushed for 1,701 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior … Chose Arkansas over Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor, TCU, Notre Dame, Stanford, Texas Tech, Houston, Miami (FL), Missouri, Arizona State, Memphis and others.

Most inspirational people in my life: My mom, my stepdad, my uncle Terry and uncle Ferry. That’s pretty much it.

Coach Bret Bielema is: A great coach. He’s recruited great backs in the past, and he’s continued to produce great backs, and I hope I become one of those he produces to be great.

Hobbies: Football, playing ping pong, playing video games, swimming. I’ve been down to Beaver Lake a few times.

Dream date: I would say Rihanna.

Favorite meal: Meatballs.

I will absolutely never eat: Yams.

Favorite Coach Reggie Mitchell saying: Live every day like it’s your last.

I’m absolutely scared of: Spider.s

The ultimate ladies man is: I would probably say Drew Morgan.

Coach Ben Herbert is: Intense. Great, great coach.

Can’t miss TV show: Walking Dead.

Hidden talent: I can dance a little bit (laughing). I can dance a little bit. I can dance.

Why are you laughing: Because a lot of people don't think I can because of how big I am.

Favorite thing about being a Razorback: The fans and just being a Razorback. We’re the only big team in the state of Arkansas.

Most important thing your mom ever taught you: I would saying stay humble and keeping God first.

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