The Recruiting Guy

Highlights: Hog LB target has speed to burn

Arkansas defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads watches warmups prior to a game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Fayetteville.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads watches warmups prior to a game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Fayetteville.

Arkansas linebacker target Bryant Pirtle Jr. has SEC speed, and it appears the Hogs will get an official visit from the junior college prospect.

Pirtle, 6-4, 235 pounds, of Pima Community College in Arizona, has about 25 offers from schools such as Arkansas, Texas A&M, Arizona, Utah, Louisville, Arizona State and Houston. He said it was "very likely" that the Razorbacks would get an official visit.

He said he hasn't been timed in the 40-yard dash since he was a junior at DeSales High School in Louisville, Ky., when he recorded 4.52 seconds.

"But I'm faster," Pirtle said.

Pirtle has recorded 36 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 3 tackles for loss in four games this season. He had 29 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 4 tackles for loss in eight games as a freshman.

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