The Arkansas Razorbacks have been targeting Class of 2018 defensive back Tanner McCalister of Rockwall-Heath for some time and on Monday were able to land the 3-star recruit, according to 247Sports.
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Running backs coach Reggie Mitchell had been the lead recruiter in luring McCalister to the program amid offers from Mississippi State, Arkansas, Missouri, TCU, Oklahoma State, Virginia and Washington State.
The 6-0, 185-pound defensive back was a first-team all-district selection last year seeing time at in the secondary and at running back. On defense, he finished with 50 tackles and three forced fumbles while rushing for 650 yards and eight touchdowns on offense.
Entering his senior season at Rockwall-Heath, McCalister is considered a rare talent that can play both the corner and safety positions in college.
Per 247Sports Composite, McCalister is rated 37th at his position and a top-50 prospect in the state. He becomes the seventh commit in the Class of 2018 and the third Texan in the class, joining linebacker Bumper Pool of Lucas Lovejoy and defensive back BJ Hanspard of DeSoto.
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