The Razorbacks gained their first commitment of the 2022 class on Friday afternoon, Greenland defensive end and NWA native JJ Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth is one of the nine in-state prospects who hold offers from the University of Arkansas.

HawgBeat caught up with Greenland head coach Lee Larkan to get the inside scoop on Hollingsworth and what he'll be bringing to the Hill in 2022. Larkan has been at Greenland since 2001 and he coached the Pirates to a 7-5 performance in 2019 with an appearance in the second round of 3A playoffs.

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NIKKI: What does JJ bring to the table for your team and what is he going to be bringing to Arkansas?

COACH LARKAN: He's a big, strong, athletic kid who can move. Especially in high school, he's got a chance to be a dominant player and there's not a lot of guys that look like him in high school football. I think he'll have a great, great two more years here.

NIKKI: When did JJ have his growth spurt?

COACH LARKAN: I think he's always been big. I think he grew this week. I mean, he's always been bigger than the rest of the kids. That doesn't always translate but he's always had pretty good aggressiveness and you just knew at some point it was going to take hold.

NIKKI: How's his work ethic?