Arkansas, SEC Teams Pursue Highly Touted 2027 Georgia Receiver

Aden Starling, a 6-foot, 175-pound receiver, has been committed to Georgia since December but plans to keep his recruitment open.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Arkansas, along with three other SEC teams, will attempt to poach a highly regarded 2027 wide receiver from a fellow SEC foe. Aden Starling, a 6-foot, 175-pound receiver, has been committed to Georgia since December but plans to keep his recruitment open over the next few months.

Why it matters

Starling is the No. 828 ranked prospect, No. 106 among wide receivers and No. 99 player in the Lone Star State, according to 247Sports player rankings. Securing his commitment would be a major coup for the Razorbacks or any of the other SEC programs pursuing him.

The details

Starling will take official visits to Ole Miss (June 5), Georgia (June 12), and Kentucky (June 19). Arkansas is a little later to the game than the other schools, as new head coach Ryan Silverfield took the job just two months ago, but the Razorbacks offered Starling on Jan. 27. Starling's initial Top 5 list prior to his commitment to Georgia included Texas, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Missouri, showing the ground the new Arkansas staff has made up since offering last month.

  • Starling has been committed to Georgia since December 2025.
  • Starling will visit Arkansas on May 29, 2026.
  • Starling will visit Ole Miss on June 5, 2026, Georgia on June 12, 2026, and Kentucky on June 19, 2026.

The players

Aden Starling

A 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver from Pearland, Texas who is committed to Georgia but keeping his recruitment open.

Ryan Silverfield

The new head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who took the job just two months ago.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone is 0-0 now let's make this run!”

— Aden Starling (Twitter)

What’s next

Starling will take official visits to Ole Miss, Georgia, and Kentucky in June 2026 as he continues to evaluate his options beyond his current Georgia commitment.

The takeaway

The recruitment of Aden Starling shows the intense competition for top talent in the SEC, as multiple conference programs are vying to flip the highly touted 2027 wide receiver from Georgia's grasp. The Razorbacks' late entry into Starling's recruitment demonstrates the work new coach Ryan Silverfield must do to build Arkansas' recruiting profile.