Arkansas suffers de-commitment from 2024 4-star in-state WR

Arkansas has had a rough season in 2023 as it currently sits at 0-5 in SEC play and has lost its last 6 overall.

On Saturday, the Razorbacks suffered a significant in-state de-commitment from its 2024 recruiting class. Courtney Crutchfield, an in-state wide receiver from Pine Bluff (Ark.), announced the news on his X account moments before the Razorbacks’ game against Florida.

“You get one recruitment process and I want to take the time to carefully consider all of my options without restriction,” he wrote. “I have the [utmost] respect for the Arkansas staff and appreciate them for everything.”

Crutchfield’s announcement is a massive blow to the Hogs’ incoming class considering he’s considered the No. 1 player in the state by 247Sports’ composite rankings. The 4-star was also considered their highest-rated pledge in the 2024 cycle.

The Razorbacks, of course, fired offensive coordinator Dan Enos after a 7-3 loss to Mississippi State on Oct. 21. That said, Kenny Guiton, their wide receivers coach and the interim OC, was Crutchfield’s primary recruiter.

Arkansas is 2-6 on the season. It will look to keep its slim bowl hopes alive with a win against Florida on Saturday.

??? RESPECT MY DECISION ? pic.twitter.com/ewK4s0PEJ5

— Courtney Crutchfield (@courtney_C2024) November 4, 2023

Sydney Hunte

Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.