FAYETTEVILLE — South Carolina Standout Jordan Avinger Commits to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas added a major piece to its 2025 recruiting class Thursday with a commitment from Jordan Avinger, a dynamic two-way athlete from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in South Carolina.
Avinger, who took his official visit to Fayetteville in June, chose the Razorbacks over South Florida, Liberty, East Carolina, and James Madison. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound standout becomes the latest addition to the Hogs’ backfield, though he had drawn interest from other schools primarily as a linebacker.
Last season, Avinger made an impact on both sides of the ball, rushing 48 times for 671 yards and catching 9 passes for 234 yards. He found the end zone 11 times and added 54 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 interception on defense.
What set Arkansas apart in his recruitment? The Razorbacks were the only school recruiting Avinger as a running back.
Razorback offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and running backs coach Kolby Smith, who also served as Avinger’s lead recruiter, were impressed by his versatility and physical tools.
“He said they can use me in different ways — in the slot, running back — just my versatility I can bring to the team,” Avinger said after his visit to campus.
With his size, speed, and proven ability to contribute on both sides of the ball, Avinger is expected to add depth and toughness to the Arkansas offense — and potentially more.
He becomes one of the more intriguing commits of Arkansas’s 2025 class, bringing SEC-level athleticism and an edge honed on both offense and defense.
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