Arkansas Razorback Football: Petrino gets Second 2012 Verbal Commitment

The Hogs picked up their second class of 2013 verbal commitment from the state of Texas on Saturday when three-star wide receiver and defensive back prospect Austin Bennett announced he will sign with the Razorbacks.

Bennett (6’1” 170 pounds, 4.41 40-yard dash) is from Manvel, Tex. and was a teammate of 2012 Arkansas signee defensive end Taiwan Johnson.

According to Scout.com Bennett has scholarship offers from TCU, SMU, Ole Miss, and Utah.

Rivals.com lists Bennett’s 2011 receiving statistics: 41 receptions, 772 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, for an 18.8 yard per catch average.

Bennett confirmed his announcement via Twitter Saturday night.

Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino also has a verbal commitment from Katy, Tex. running back Jamel James (6’0”, 210 pounds). 

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