Arkansas kept its recruiting momentum rolling during the bye week by jumping into the mix for a fast-rising wide receiver from Texas.
The Razorbacks extended an offer Thursday to Robinson (Texas) High School four-star Dylan Medlock, a prospect who has put together a strong senior season while still flying a bit under the radar. Medlock said the attention from Arkansas stood out immediately.
“What interests me is that they play in arguably one of the hardest conferences,” Medlock told Razorbacks On SI. “So, just getting the opportunity to possibly play is a blessing.”
Medlock is rated by Rivals as the No. 213 overall player in the 2027 class, the No. 32 wide receiver and the No. 28 athlete in Texas. The 6-foot, 185-pound pass catcher has been committed to UT San Antonio since June 1, but he’s also been busy producing for a Rockets team that is 6-1 overall, 2-0 in district and ranked No. 95 in the Lone Star State this season.
His junior year was a breakout: 46 catches, 1,135 yards, 15 touchdowns and a gaudy 24.7 yards per catch in 2025. He’s followed that up with another strong stretch in 2026, hauling in 28 receptions for 560 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s also made plays on the other side of the ball and on special teams, with two interceptions, one pick six and a 90-yard kickoff return for a score.
Before Arkansas entered the picture, Medlock did not have a connection with the current offensive staff. His previous offer list included Stanford and TCU, along with a group of Group of Five programs such as UTSA, Tulane, Sam Houston, New Mexico and Texas State.
“To be honest I don’t really know much about the program so that is definitely something I am going to have to look into,” Medlock said. “I have discussed visiting but it is still in the works.”
The tape helps explain the interest. Medlock brings rare speed and big-play juice, the kind that can change a game in a snap. He’s been tested against strong competition in the 4A-2 division, lining up against teams such as La Vega, Carthage, Wimberley, Liberty, Athens and Pleasant Grove.
“I’ve gotten told my game is like Jaxon Smith-Njigba,” Medlock said. “I have the ability to make plays at all levels short, intermediate, and long passes.”
For Medlock, the Arkansas offer carries real meaning. It’s the first school to jump in since the season began.
“Arkansas is the first school to offer me since the season has started,” Medlock said. “That is definitely something that shows someone is interested and actually pulled the trigger to offer me.”
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