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North Little Rock Native Commits to Arkansas Football
JUCO EDGE player J'Lynn Allen signs with the Razorbacks
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College EDGE player J'Lynn Allen, a 2024 graduate of North Little Rock High School, has committed to play football at the University of Arkansas. Allen, who played alongside current Razorback Quincy Rhodes Jr. in high school, had an impressive 2022 season with 31 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 pass breakups.
Why it matters
The addition of J'Lynn Allen, a talented JUCO defensive player from the local North Little Rock area, is an important recruiting win for the Arkansas Razorbacks as they look to continue building depth and talent on their defensive unit.
The details
At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, Allen is expected to join the Arkansas team this summer and have three years of eligibility remaining. In addition to Allen, the Razorbacks have added three other JUCO prospects to their 2023 recruiting class - defensive tackle Antonio Sandel-Bascomb, defensive back Nsongbeh Ginyui, and defensive back DJ Hairston.
- J'Lynn Allen is a 2024 graduate of North Little Rock High School.
- Allen played alongside current Razorback Quincy Rhodes Jr. in high school.
- In the 2022 season, Allen had 31 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 pass breakups at Hutchinson Community College.
- Allen has committed to join the Arkansas Razorbacks football team this summer.
The players
J'Lynn Allen
A 6-foot-7, 240-pound EDGE player from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College and a 2024 graduate of North Little Rock High School.
Quincy Rhodes Jr.
A current player on the Arkansas Razorbacks football team who played alongside J'Lynn Allen at North Little Rock High School.
What’s next
Allen is expected to join the Arkansas Razorbacks football team during the summer and have three years of eligibility remaining.
The takeaway
The commitment of local product J'Lynn Allen, a standout JUCO defensive player, is a significant boost for the Arkansas Razorbacks as they aim to strengthen their defensive roster through strategic recruiting from the junior college ranks.
