Arkansas signee Luke Hasz discusses sticking with Arkansas, Razorbacks bowl win

Bixby (Okla.) four-star tight end Luke Hasz is the highest-ranked player in Arkansas‘ 2023 recruiting class. He’d be the first to admit things got tight late.

Committed to the Razorbacks since January after decommitting from Oklahoma, Alabama made a late push to flip Hasz. The Crimson Tide visited Hasz multiple times near the end, but he ultimately stuck with his long-term decision.

“It was definitely close because Alabama is Alabama at the end of the day,” Hasz, the No. 208 overall player and No. 11 tight end in the 2023 On3 Consensus, said at hotel check-in for the Under Armour All-America Game. “I decided to look at it in the way of what’s best for me and my future. Both were going to be very good for my future, but there were some little things that separated and that’s why I stuck with Arkansas in the end.”

Hasz said that his relationship with the Razorbacks’ coaching staff seems to get better every week but admitted that losing former tight ends coach Dowell Loggains to South Carolina stung. Despite that, Hasz stated that he and new tight ends coach Morgan Turner have built a strong relationship in the short time that he’s been there.

“With his resume, I’m super excited to get up there,” Hasz said. “Arkansas is just perfect if you want coaches who care about you and want you to be your best. The way they developed their tight ends over the last few years was definitely pitched to me for sure.

“They do a great job developing their tight ends and I’m excited to get there so I can get to work and reach my potential.”

Catching Arkansas’ triple-OT bowl win over Kansas

Before heading off for the Under Armour All-America Game, Hasz was like so many others around the country as he was glued to his television watching Wednesday night’s Liberty Bowl between Arkansas and Kansas.

The Razorbacks squandered a huge first half lead as Kansas rallied in the second half and forced three overtime periods. In the end, Arkansas was able to hold on for the 55-53 win.

“I’m happy for them and glad they got the win,” Hasz said. “For some of those guys, it was their last game and I know them from visits so it’s special and I’m excited for them.”