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Arkansas lands 2026 LB and former Oklahoma commit Jakore Smith
- Arkansas lands 2026 three-star linebacker Jakore Smith, a Bryant, Ark. native, signaling strong local recruiting momentum.
- Smith decommitted from Oklahoma late last month due to perceived lack of priority and NIL concerns.
- Smith found a new home with Arkansas after considering Memphis, SMU, and others as contenders.
- The Razorbacks’ class gained another in-state commitment alongside Beale III and Hodges.
- Smith is listed at 6’1” and 195 pounds, ranked as a top-580 national prospect with high linebacker status in Rivals’ 2026 class.
- Rivals ranks Smith differently than 247Sports and ESPN, highlighting mixed service evaluations.
- Smith’s commitment follows Arkansas’ addition of Beale III and Hodges, strengthening in-state recruitment.
- Head coach Ryan Silverfield leads Arkansas’ 2026 class bolster with Smith’s commitment.
- Smith cited staying home and “All Glory to God” as part of his decision narrative.
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