Hogs News: Five-Star Texas A&M DL Nic Scourton Commits to Arkansas
The buzz around Fayetteville reached a fever pitch when the news broke: Nic Scourton, the five-star defensive lineman once committed to Texas A&M, was now a Razorback. Arkansas fans, hungry for a program-altering recruit, flooded social media with welcome messages, Razorback emojis, and gifs of the team’s mascot charging down the field.
Nic Scourton had been one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation, a 6’5” powerhouse with lightning-quick reflexes and a knack for disrupting plays. Raised in a small Texas town, he’d grown up watching SEC games and dreaming of Saturday night lights. Texas A&M seemed like the natural choice—close to home, rich in tradition—but something about Arkansas lingered in his mind after his official visit.
Fayetteville wasn’t just a college town; it felt like home. Head coach Sam Pittman sealed the deal with his genuine pitch: “We’re building something special here, Nic. You’re not just another star. You’re family.”
The announcement came in dramatic fashion. Nic stood in front of his high school crowd, flanked by his family, with three hats on a table: Texas A&M, Alabama, and Arkansas. As cameras rolled, he reached for the Aggies’ hat, paused, and smiled. Slowly, he picked up the Razorbacks cap, holding it high as the crowd erupted.
“Woo Pig Sooie!” Nic exclaimed, officially marking his commitment.
Back in Fayetteville, students celebrated late into the night, dreaming of the havoc Scourton would wreak on rival quarterbacks. With Nic in the trenches, Arkansas wasn’t just competing—they were contending. For Razorbacks fans, the future had never looked brighter.