Arkansas Set to Add Two More to 2026 Signing Class, Including Local QB Hank Hendrix
FAYETTEVILLE - National Signing Day might not carry the same spotlight it once did before the early signing period took over in 2017, but for Arkansas, this Wednesday still holds weight. The Razorbacks are expected to add at least two more names to their 2026 recruiting class, and both bring intriguing storylines - especially the quarterback staying home.
After locking in 18 high school signees during the early window back in December, plus a pair of junior college defensive backs in January - Nsongbeh Ginyui and DJ Hairston - Arkansas continues to build out its roster under new head coach Ryan Silverfield.
Headlining the expected additions is Fayetteville High School quarterback Hank Hendrix, who’s reclassifying from the 2027 class to 2026 and is set to sign with the Razorbacks. Joining him is junior college defensive lineman Antonio Sandel-Bascomb, a physical presence out of Coffeyville Community College. Both are expected to enroll this summer.
Hendrix Brings Talent - and Familiarity - to Fayetteville
Hendrix is a name that’s already familiar to Razorback fans - and not just because of what he’s done on the field. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound quarterback committed to Arkansas on Jan. 13, choosing the Hogs over a deep list of offers that included Michigan, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Auburn, Wisconsin, Baylor, and Duke, among others.
He’s also got family ties to the program. His father, Che Hendrix, joined Arkansas' staff last year as director of high school relations and was later elevated to safeties coach by then-interim head coach Bobby Petrino after the departure of Sam Pittman. Under Silverfield, Che Hendrix now serves as a senior defensive analyst.
On the field, Hank Hendrix has shown he’s more than just a legacy name. As a junior at Fayetteville High, he threw for 3,573 yards and 32 touchdowns, completing 232 of 368 passes. That came on the heels of a massive sophomore season at Boerne High School near San Antonio - where his father was head coach - where he racked up 4,237 yards, 46 touchdowns, and just 6 interceptions on 274-of-389 passing.
Rivals ranks him as a four-star prospect and the No. 21 quarterback in the 2026 class. His brother, Huston Hendrix, is also in the program as a redshirt freshman tight end.
Sandel-Bascomb Adds Size and Experience Up Front
On the defensive side, Arkansas is bringing in a disruptive force in Antonio Sandel-Bascomb. At 6-foot-3 and 292 pounds, he’s got the frame to make an impact early, and his production backs it up. Last season at Coffeyville, he earned second-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors after tallying 29 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup in just eight games.
Sandel-Bascomb originally committed to Silverfield and Memphis back in November but reopened his recruitment after Silverfield took the Arkansas job. He flipped to the Razorbacks on Dec. 29.
According to the On3 industry ranking, he’s a three-star recruit, the No. 14 defensive lineman, and the No. 86 overall junior college prospect.
Recruiting Class Rankings: Room to Grow, But Trending Up
Arkansas’ 2026 high school signing class currently sits at No. 49 nationally, according to both On3 and 247Sports. The transfer class, however, is where the Razorbacks are making a bigger splash.
On3 ranks Arkansas' transfer haul as the eighth-best in the country, factoring in both additions and departures. Meanwhile, 247Sports - which only evaluates incoming transfers - has the Hogs at No.
It’s clear that Silverfield and his staff are taking a balanced approach to roster building - blending high school talent, junior college experience, and transfer portal reinforcements. And with Hendrix and Sandel-Bascomb expected to make it official on Wednesday, Arkansas is continuing to lay down the foundation for what it hopes will be a new era of Razorback football.