4-star IOL Carius Curne decommits from Arkansas

Marion (Ark.) four-star interior offensive lineman Carius Curne has decommitted from Arkansas, he announced on Monday. He was pledged to the in-state Razorbacks since Feb. 7.

“I have decided to de-commit from the University of Arkansas,” Curne wrote in his announcement. “I have the utmost respect for the coaching staff and appreciate their hard work during my recruitment. I hope that everyone will respect my decision as I attempt to do what is best for me and my family.”

Curne is the No. 138 overall prospect and No. 7 IOL in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the top-ranked player in Arkansas.

On3 ranks Curne higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 85 overall and No. 5 at his position in the 2025 On300.

Curne took a visit to Ole Miss at the beginning of February just before he pledged to Arkansas. Over the weekend, he was in Baton Rouge visiting LSU — which currently possesses the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Razorbacks lose a key 2025 pledge

With Arkansas losing a commitment from the No. 1 player in its state, the Hogs are now down to just four commitments in their 2025 class — which ranks No. 33 in the nation and No. 12 in the SEC.

Saint Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter College Prep four-star running back Jamarion Parker is now the top commit in Sam Pittman’s class. He is just outside the top 300 of the On3 Industry Ranking and is a top-25 tailback and top-five recruit in Missouri.

“It started with visits to Arkansas two times during my freshman year,” Parker told On3 upon his commitment. “Now I have been there five times. It is always great there, I feel comfortable, and I love it there. It is not too far from home and it is fun going back and forth. Just being on campus feels right. The coaches make me comfortable and the atmosphere is a lot like mine at home.”

Parker is one of two RB commits for Arkansas, as he’s joined by Atlanta (Texas) three-star back Markeylin Batton. He pledged to the Hogs in January and rounds out the class alongside North Little Rock (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson and Bay Saint Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus kicker Evan Noel.