Arkansas’ season has not been smooth under first-year coach Ryan Silverfield, but the Razorbacks still left an impression on 2028 quarterback Nash Henry.
The 4-star prospect from Norman, Okla., was in Fayetteville for Arkansas’ 34-10 loss to Missouri, and the performance on the field didn’t shake his interest in the program. Henry said he came away encouraged by the way the Razorbacks kept competing even as the game slipped away in the second half.
“Obviously, the game didn't turn out the way anyone wanted, but I thought the guys showed a lot of fight and continued to battle throughout the game,” Henry said. “I was especially impressed with KJ Jackson's toughness he showed at quarterback. They were dealing with some tough circumstances with guys being out, but that's part of football, and I thought the team kept competing.”
Henry, listed at 6-foot-.3.5 and 220 pounds, already has a growing offer sheet that includes TCU, Baylor, Arkansas, UConn, and several others. He has also put together a strong junior season at Norman, where he has helped his team to a 6-3 record in Oklahoma's 6A-Conference while completing 137-of-223 passes for 2,123 yards, 30 total touchdowns and five interceptions.
According to 247Sports, Henry is ranked No. 375 overall in the 2028 class, No. 25 among quarterbacks and No. 6 among Oklahoma athletes.
The late kickoff gave him more than just a look at the game. Because Arkansas played at night, Henry stayed overnight and got extra time with Silverfield and the staff on Sunday morning.
“Since it was a late game, we stayed overnight and had a chance to spend some really good time with Coach Silverfield and the rest of the staff on Sunday morning,” Henry said. “That was probably one of the best parts of the visit for me. Every time I'm around those guys, I feel like we're continuing to build stronger relationships.”
Arkansas’ night included four turnovers and a string of second-half penalties, but Henry said he can see what Silverfield is trying to build. Even with the results not matching the plan yet, he believes the program is moving in the right direction.
“I really believe in Coach Silverfield, his vision for the program, and the staff he's putting together,” Henry said. “I know the results haven't been what they wanted so far, but I believe they're going to get things turned around.
“I really like what they're building offensively, and I can definitely see myself fitting into this system and having success as a quarterback. I'm excited about the direction of the program and continuing to build those relationships.”
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