The Arkansas Razorbacks have lost their first commitment from the 2026 recruiting class. Three-star athlete Jack Duckworth announced Tuesday night via X that he’s reopening his recruitment.
“After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, I’ve decided to reopen my recruitment. I deeply appreciate the Arkansas coaches and the opportunity they offered, but I believe this is the best decision for me,” Duckworth posted.
Duckworth, a standout from Rockwall High School in Texas, posted 718 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns last season primarily as a wide receiver. He also recorded one interception on defense during his junior year. As a sophomore, he established himself as one of Texas’ top defenders with 14 pass breakups, a sack, and an interception.
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound athlete also competes in track, where he clocked a 15.87 in the 110-meter hurdles and 44.50 in the 300-meter hurdles, per MileSplit.
His recruitment was led by former Arkansas defensive backs coach Deron Wilson and current co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson. Over recent months, interest in Duckworth has grown, with schools like Stanford, UNLV, Memphis, and Sam Houston State entering the picture.
Despite decommitting, Duckworth was scheduled for an official visit to Arkansas on June 6, though it’s uncertain if he’ll still attend. He was Arkansas’ lowest-ranked 2026 commit — No. 1,120 nationally, No. 101 among cornerbacks, and No. 158 in Texas, according to 247Sports Composite.
As Arkansas continues to build its 2026 class, several key prospects will be making official visits in the coming weeks, including uncommitted 4-star recruits such as DL Danny Beale, LB Jakore Smith, OL Bryce Gilmore, DL Anthony Kennedy, and LB Braxton Lindsey.
Another prospect to watch is Chase Campbell, a dynamic 6-foot-1, 185-pound receiver from Frenship High School in Texas. He’s had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, totaling 1,459 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in 2024, along with 314 rushing yards and six scores. However, Arkansas faces stiff competition from Texas Tech, a local powerhouse, and other programs like Arizona State, Ole Miss, Baylor, Utah, Arizona, and Kansas State.
Despite the setback with Duckworth, Arkansas’ 2026 class remains strong — currently ranked No. 3 in the SEC and No. 10 nationally by 247Sports Composite.