Arkansas Unveils 2026 Football Signing Class

Razorbacks land 18 high school prospects, including 5 in-state standouts

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Arkansas football has announced its 2026 high school recruiting class, which features 18 new signees. The class is headlined by five in-state prospects, including four-star defensive lineman Danny Beale, running back Trey Hodges, wide receiver Dequane Prevo, quarterback Hank Hendrix, and defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy Jr. The Razorbacks' class is ranked 49th nationally according to the 247Sports Composite.

Why it matters

This signing class represents the first full recruiting cycle for new head coach Ryan Silverfield, who took over the program in December. The Razorbacks are looking to build on recent success and continue improving their roster with top in-state talent as they aim to compete in the SEC.

The details

Arkansas' 2026 class includes 18 high school prospects, with five of the top-rated signees hailing from within the state. The headliners are four-star defensive lineman Danny Beale, four-star running back Trey Hodges, four-star wide receiver Dequane Prevo, four-star quarterback Hank Hendrix, and three-star defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy Jr. The class is ranked 49th nationally, up from the 60s prior to Silverfield's hiring.

  • National Signing Day was on February 4, 2026.

The players

Danny Beale

A four-star defensive lineman from Cross County High School in Wynne, Arkansas.

Trey Hodges

A four-star running back from Bryant High School in Bryant, Arkansas.

Dequane Prevo

A four-star wide receiver from Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Hank Hendrix

A four-star quarterback from Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Anthony Kennedy Jr.

A three-star defensive lineman from Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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What they’re saying

“This class represents the first full recruiting cycle for our new coaching staff, and we're excited about the talent we've been able to bring in, especially from within the state of Arkansas.”

— Ryan Silverfield, Head Coach, Arkansas Football (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The new signees will now enroll at Arkansas and begin preparing for their first spring practices with the Razorbacks.

The takeaway

Arkansas has assembled a solid 2026 recruiting class, headlined by five top in-state prospects, as new head coach Ryan Silverfield looks to build the program and compete in the SEC. The Razorbacks will be counting on this group to contribute early and help the team take the next step in the coming years.