Pulaski Academy’s Luke Jones decommits from Arkansas, then commits to Notre Dame
Pulaski Academy offensive lineman Luke Jones flipped his commitment from Arkansas to Notre Dame and will sign with the Fighting Irish on Feb. 7.
Jones, 6-5, 290 pounds, originally committed to Arkansas and former coach Bret
Bielema in July over scholarship offers from
Oregon, Arizona State, Missouri, Virginia,
Iowa State, Tulane and others. He made an unofficial visit to South Bend for the Southern Cal game Oct. 21 and an official visit
Dec. 8-10.
He made several unofficial visits to Fayetteville for games in the fall and made an official visit Dec. 15-17. New University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Coach Chad Morris was hired Dec. 6.
Charleston athlete Sean Michael Flanagan flipped his pledge from the Hogs to Oklahoma State after being committed to the Razorbacks since June. He inked with the Cowboys on Dec. 20. Earle quarterback Gerry Bohanon signed with Baylor after considering Arkansas and several others.
Jones told Morris and coaches Dustin Fry and Barry Lunney Jr. of his decision before going public with his pledge.
He announced his decision on Twitter and said: “At this time I would like to announce where I will become a student-athlete in June. It was a difficult decision. I would like to thank Coach Morris, the Arkansas coaching staff, and the Arkansas fans for being so supportive to me during my time of being recruited by Arkansas. After a lot of praying and thinking I have decided that at this time it is in my best interest to commit to the University of Notre Dame. I’m very excited to enroll there as a student-athlete and I will be signing with Notre Dame on February 7th. I will always love Arkansas and I hope that everyone here will respect my decision with this next stage of my life.”
— Richard Davenport