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Arkansas secures commitment from DL James Stewart for the Razorbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:39 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Arkansas secures commitment from DL James Stewart for the Razorbacks
Summary

James Stewart, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound defensive lineman from Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Riverdale, has committed to Arkansas. Stewart chose the Razorbacks over schools including Colorado and Illinois, after receiving 24 scholarship offers. His recruitment was heavily influenced by defensive line coach Landius Wilkerson, who has maintained a relationship with Stewart dating back to his time at Tulane. Stewart expressed confidence in the program's direction under coach Ryan Silverfield and praised the family-oriented atmosphere during his official visit.

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  • •Stewart chose Arkansas over multiple schools including Colorado and Memphis.
  • •He has been recruited by Landius Wilkerson for an extended period.
  • •Stewart praised the atmosphere at Arkansas during his visit.
  • •The Razorbacks aim to improve under head coach Ryan Silverfield.
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  • 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas made its move and DL James Stewart committed to the Razorbacks
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Arkansas has landed a commitment from Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Riverdale defensive lineman James Stewart. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound prospect chose the Razorbacks over Colorado, Illinois, Memphis, Maryland, Tulane and Boston College after collecting 24 offers. While Arkansas offered about a month ago, the relationship started much earlier. Defensive line coach Landius Wilkerson recruited Stewart dating back to […]

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