Arkansas Reporter Jacob Davis Joins SI

Davis brings decade of experience covering high school and transfer portal recruiting for the Razorbacks.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:55pm

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Jacob Davis, a reporter with a decade of experience covering high school and transfer portal recruiting for the Arkansas Razorbacks, has joined Sports Illustrated. Davis previously worked at Rivals, Saturday Down South, SB Nation, and hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network.

Why it matters

Davis' hiring by SI strengthens the publication's coverage of the Razorbacks, one of the most prominent college sports programs in the SEC. His extensive background in recruiting and player movement will provide valuable insights for SI's audience.

The details

In his new role at SI, Davis will continue to cover the Arkansas Razorbacks, with a focus on high school and transfer portal recruiting. He has previously worked for a variety of college sports media outlets, including Rivals, Saturday Down South, and SB Nation. Davis also hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network, where his show was a finalist for podcast of the year.

  • Jacob Davis joined SI on April 19, 2026.

The players

Jacob Davis

A reporter with a decade of experience covering high school and transfer portal recruiting for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He has previously worked at Rivals, Saturday Down South, SB Nation, and hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network.

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What they’re saying

“Jacob Davis is a valuable addition to our team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in covering the Arkansas Razorbacks. His deep knowledge of recruiting and player movement will be a great asset to our coverage.”

— Editor-in-Chief

The takeaway

Davis' hiring by SI underscores the importance of comprehensive coverage of the Arkansas Razorbacks, one of the most prominent college sports programs in the SEC. His extensive background in recruiting and player movement will provide valuable insights for SI's audience.