FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has landed its second four-star recruit from Mississippi for the Class of 2024 with the addition of Batesville South Panola athlete JuJu Pope.
Pope, 6-0, 195, announced his decision Saturday night on Twitter. He joins Ocean Springs St. Martin athlete Noreel White in choosing the Hogs from Mississippi. Pope had a simple message on Twitter, but one that elated Hog fans.
“1000% committed”
He chose the Hogs over offers from Alabama, Michigan, Oregon and Louisville. Arkansas offered him on Jan. 31.
As a junior, Pope had 82 tackles, 19 for loss, nine sacks, an interception and nine pass breakups. On offense, he rushed 41 times for 490 yards and eight touchdowns.
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Arkansas’ Class of 2024 Commitments
Kavion Henderson, Edge, 6-3, 250, Leeds, Ala.
Noreel White, Ath, 6-0, 170, Ocean Springs St. Martin, Miss.
Dion Stutts, DL, 6-4, 265, Memphis University School, Tenn.
JuJu Pope, Ath, 6-0, 195, Batesville South Panola, Miss.