By: Richard Davenport
Published: Friday 14 July 2023
Arkansas has invaded its Texas backyard and won the signing of consensus 4-star cornerback Selman Bridges.
Bridges, 6-3, 170, of Temple, Texas, Lake Belton, picked the Razorbacks over fellow finalists Texas and TCU. He officially attended all three schools.
He’s also had offers from Alabama, Texas A&M, Miami, Southern Cal, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and others.
Bridges is ranked the #9 cornerback and #75 overall junior player in the 2024 class by On3.com. Its industry ranking of 93.89 makes it the highest rated Razorback engagement in the class of 2024.
The industry rating is the highest for an Arkansas engagement since wide receiver Treylon Burks, who had a 94.10 rating when he signed with the Hogs in 2019.
Bridges had 42 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 6 pass breakups and 2 interceptions as a junior. He returned an interception for a touchdown.
If he maintains his current rating and signs with Arkansas, Bridges will be the Razorbacks’ highest-rated foreign player since late offensive lineman Brian Wallace had a 94.85 rating in 2014.
Arkansas co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson and assistant coach Deron Wilson directed Bridges’ recruitment.
According to On3.com’s industry ranking, the Razorbacks now have eight 4-star commitments. The class is ranked 15th nationally.