Five-Star LB Miquel Dingle Decommitted From Texas Tech and Commits to Arkansas: Welcome to the Razorbacks
The buzz around Miquel Dingle had been building for years. A five-star linebacker from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dingle was the crown jewel of the 2024 recruiting class. His speed, instincts, and bone-crunching tackles had college coaches vying for his signature. For months, it seemed Texas Tech had won the sweepstakes. But in the world of college football, nothing is certain until pen meets paper.
Late one Friday evening, just weeks before signing day, Miquel shocked the sports world with a cryptic post on social media:
“Sometimes, you realize your heart was somewhere else all along. Big news coming soon.”
Within hours, the rumors began to swirl. Was he flipping to another school? By Saturday morning, those rumors were confirmed. Miquel Dingle announced he had decommitted from Texas Tech and was committing to the University of Arkansas.
In his announcement video, Miquel sat at a table surrounded by his family, wearing a Razorback-red blazer. With a beaming smile, he placed an Arkansas cap on his head. “Texas Tech is a great program, but after much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to continue my journey with the Arkansas Razorbacks,” he said. “I felt the energy when I visited Fayetteville. Coach Pittman and his staff showed me I wasn’t just another recruit—I was family.”
The announcement sent Razorback fans into a frenzy. Social media was flooded with messages welcoming Miquel to “Hog Heaven.” Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman shared a simple yet emphatic tweet:
“Woooo Pig Sooie! Welcome home, Miquel! #RazorbackFamily”
For Miquel, the decision wasn’t just about football. “Arkansas felt like a place I could grow both on and off the field,” he said in an interview. “The community, the academics, and the chance to play in the SEC—it all just clicked.”
The following week, during Arkansas’s final home game of the season, the crowd roared when Miquel was introduced at halftime as the newest Razorback. Standing on the field in front of tens of thousands of fans, he felt a surge of pride. This was where he was meant to be.
As the Razorbacks gear up for the next season, fans are already dreaming of the havoc Miquel will wreak on opposing offenses. One thing is clear: Arkansas has landed a game-changer, and the future looks bright. Welcome to the Razorbacks, Miquel Dingle.