On300 CB Selman Bridges commits to Arkansas

One of the nation’s best cornerbacks is off the board midway through the summer.

On300 cornerback Selman Bridges has locked in his commitment with Arkansas over the likes of Texas, TCU and USC after making visits to The Hill in March and again on June 16-18 weekend for an official visit.

The Razorbacks have gone full throttle for the 6-foot-3, 170-pound cornerback from Central Texas, who the staff believes can all of the tools to eventually develop into a first-round NFL Draft pick. Both Marcus Woodson and Deron Wilson showed as much with their steady push for Bridges.

“Coach Woodson is just a good dude, and he doesn’t just recruit me; he recruits my little brother, so it’s a win-win for me,” Bridges told On3. “He’s a good guy and I have a strong relationship with Coach Wilson. We keep building it every day.”

“I’ve seen a lot at Arkansas already,” he continued. “I see the players bonding and getting together as a team, working toward a goal.” “

After his first time on the Hill, the On3 Industry Ranking’s No. 9-rated cornerback said he had already seen everything in Arkansas.

That included a connection with legendary DB coach Woodson, who is in his first season as the Razorbacks’ co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. He’s been a force in the Temple (Texas) Lake Belton blue-chip defensive back’s recruitment since getting his feet wet in Fayetteville.

“He’s just a good person and wants to know more about me outside of football and makes sure I know the coaches so if I go there, I feel comfortable around everybody,” Bridges said of Woodson, his lead recruiter. “I’ve been on FaceTime (calls) with the whole defensive staff and everyone was tapping in with me and telling me what’s up.”

Bridges is the No. 76 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranks as the nation’s No. 9 cornerback and the No. 15 recruit in the state of Texas.

As a junior, he recorded 46 tackles, had six pass breakups and returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about him as a prospect:

“He is a tall corner with quick feet and coverage instincts. Among the taller top cornerbacks in the 2024 cycle. Has a thin build, checking in at close to 6-foot-3 and under 160 pounds in the off-season prior to his senior year. Has good length for the position with 32-inch arms. Posted a 4.27 short shuttle at Under Armour’s Dallas camp. Flashes that change of direction on Friday nights.

… Lines up as an outside cornerback for Lake Belton. Shows strong instincts in coverage. Reads and jumps routes. Does a nice job in changing gears to stay in phase. Shows encouraging fluidity for a taller corner with his ability to redirect. Picked off two passes in addition to six pass breakups as a junior. Looks to be quicker than top-end fast. Will need to add considerable mass to his thin frame at the next level.”