4-star offensive lineman Carius Curne commits to in-state Arkansas

Marion (Ark.) four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne has committed to Arkansas, he announced on Wednesday.

Curne chose the Razorbacks over offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, SMU, LSU, Missouri and a handful of other programs.

Sam Pittman and his staff made the local prospect one of their top early targets in the 2025 class, and have won out with his commitment.

“I’m going to have to say Arkansas right now,” Curne told On3’s OMSpirit earlier this month, when asked which school is currently recruiting him the hardest. “Of course, Ole Miss is recruiting me hard, but the hardest is Arkansas.”

I'M STAYING HOME @CoachSamPittman @CoachVert @Ztribb @LanceClark3 @CoachDekeAdams pic.twitter.com/ZLD8A368Q1

— Carius Curne (@CurneCarius) February 8, 2024

The 6-foot-5, 288-pounder is the No. 241 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 16 offensive lineman and the No. 1 recruit in the state of Arkansas.

Curne gives the Razorbacks two commitments in the past four weeks, joining Atlanta (Texas) 2025 running back Markeylin Batton.

They are the fourth and fifth commitments for the Razorbacks in the 2025 cycle, joining four-star running back Jamarion Parker, three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, and kicker Evan Noel.

In two seasons at the varsity level, Batton has rushed for 1,270 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging better than 7.5 yards per carry. As a junior this fall, he emerged as a receiving threat though, hauling in 16 catches for 255 yards and four touchdowns.

Batton also stars on defense, where he totaled 17 tackles and a pair of passes defended from his cornerback spot.