SMU lands another transfer OT from Arkansas
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 12:15 pm
SMU has landed a commitment from another former Arkansas offensive lineman. This time, it's tackle Andrew Chamblee, according to ESPN.com. A redshirt freshman in 2023, he was listed on the Arkansas website at 6-6 and 304 pounds.
Coming out of Maumelle (Ark.) High School, he reported offers (in addition to Arkansas from Miami (where he was recruited by current SMU offensive line coach Garin Justice), Tennessee, Penn State, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, TCU, Virginia, Virginia Tech
His Arkansas bio:
2022 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted in his first season at Arkansas.
HIGH SCHOOL: Enrolled early and participated in spring practices ΓǪ Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN and a three-star prospect by Rivals ΓǪ Ranked the No. 2 player in Arkansas and No. 17 offensive tackle in the country according to 247Sports ΓǪ Played offensive line for Kirk Horton at Maumelle High School ΓǪ High school teammates with fellow classmate Nico Davillier ΓǪ Member of ESPN’s 300 ΓǪ Named a 2022 All-American and an All-American Bowl participant for his performance as a senior ΓǪ Earned a 91.9 grade as a senior with 22.5 pancake blocks, 27.5 knockdowns and 10 drive blocks ΓǪ As a junior started at left tackle for a team that went 6-4 and qualified for the playoffs ΓǪ In his sophomore season, helped Maumelle to an 8-3 record and playoff appearance ΓǪ CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Auburn, Florida, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee and others.
Coming out of Maumelle (Ark.) High School, he reported offers (in addition to Arkansas from Miami (where he was recruited by current SMU offensive line coach Garin Justice), Tennessee, Penn State, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, TCU, Virginia, Virginia Tech
His Arkansas bio:
2022 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted in his first season at Arkansas.
HIGH SCHOOL: Enrolled early and participated in spring practices ΓǪ Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN and a three-star prospect by Rivals ΓǪ Ranked the No. 2 player in Arkansas and No. 17 offensive tackle in the country according to 247Sports ΓǪ Played offensive line for Kirk Horton at Maumelle High School ΓǪ High school teammates with fellow classmate Nico Davillier ΓǪ Member of ESPN’s 300 ΓǪ Named a 2022 All-American and an All-American Bowl participant for his performance as a senior ΓǪ Earned a 91.9 grade as a senior with 22.5 pancake blocks, 27.5 knockdowns and 10 drive blocks ΓǪ As a junior started at left tackle for a team that went 6-4 and qualified for the playoffs ΓǪ In his sophomore season, helped Maumelle to an 8-3 record and playoff appearance ΓǪ CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Auburn, Florida, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee and others.