Arkansas head coach Chad Morris has welcomed in 10 talented scholarship newcomers to the football team this spring, and so far the reviews have been highly positive from the head man.

Possibly the most impressive newcomer so far has been freshman wide receiver Trey Knox, 6-5, 218. Not only has Knox shown a wide catch radius, but his quickness for such a tall receiver has been impressive in the early going. Knox was a big-time get for the Hogs with plenty of options in the recruiting process, and after his first visit to Fayetteville wide receivers coach Justin Stepp said he looked at offensive coordinator Joe Craddock and both indicated to the other that they would probably never see him on campus again.

"Trey Knox has been as consistent and is really making an impact when he steps on the field, and I’ve been very pleased to watch him and the growth of the offense and him catching on. It’s been good to see," Morris said. "He’s very talented, hard worker, and I think when you see him on the field and you watch just how he competes, obviously his size stands out, he’s got really good speed and really good ball skills. He high-points the ball, and you know he’s long, so that really is something that we tried to address in the off-season and he definitely fits that need and he’s going to be a really good football player."

The wide receiver position had to be addressed in the past recruiting class due to an overall lack of size and speed at the position last season. That effort also needs to continue to be a point of emphasis in the Class of 2019. The Hogs have another good-looking freshman receiver in Shamar Nash, 6-3, 194, and he has drawn some positive comments from other players during the spring. Arkansas is also bringing in two other 247Sports Composite 4-star receivers this summer in Treylon Burks, 6-3, 225, and TQ Jackson, 6-3, 188.

Defensive end Mataio Soli, 6-4, 230, drew a great deal of praise from senior defensive end Dorian Gerald, 6-3, 269 last week. Soli has impressive get-off but could stand to add some weight. Morris commented on fellow defensive end Eric Gregory, who physically looks ready to go right away at 6-4, 280 pounds.

"Eric Gregoy has been impressive since he’s gotten here. That has not changed, even though we were in pads today. Sometimes you have a tendency to fall back a little bit, but it was good to see those guys and the energy level."

Morris also had positive things to say about graduate transfer quarterback Ben Hicks, 6-1, 214, and there have been some positive comments on freshman defensive end Zach Williams, 6-4, 235, as well. The Hogs have an impressive pair of freshmen corners on campus in Gregory Brooks Jr., 5-11, 178, and Devin Bush, 6-0, 190 and two standout junior college offensive linemen in Chibueze Nwanna, 6-7, 315, and Myron Cunningham, 6-6, 300.

"Greg Brooks is another one that’s been very impressive. Devin Bush. Myron Cunningham in the offensive line. It’s good to have some offensive line depth. Coming into this spring it’s something we have to have. We’ve got to create competition. Again, I’m excited about the direction of these young guys."