2025 LB JJ Shelton commits to Arkansas Razorbacks

Dallas South Oak Cliff three-star linebacker JJ Shelton committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks late Monday afternoon.

Shelton is the nation’s No. 593 overall prospect, No. 62 linebacker and No. 99 recruit from Texas in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Shelton is the fourth recruit committed to Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class. He joins North Little Rock (Ark.) Central Arkansas Christian four-star quarterback Grayson Wilson, Atlanta (Texas) three-star running back Markeylin Batton and Bay Saint Louis (Miss.) St. Stanislaus kicker Evan Noel.

Arkansas also currently leads for University City (Calif.) wide receiver Dreyden Garner, he told On3 earlier this month.

“Arkansas moved to the top of the list,” Garner told On3. “The visit went really good. I saw the new offense, it is flashy and I like how the let the receivers go deep.

“The coaches made me feel good too. Coach Ronnie Fouch makes me want to be there. His coaching style and the way he wants them to play is high expectations. I like that.

“Then the coaching staff and the facilities stood out to me also. I like the strength and conditioning coaches too and how the program just wants to win bad as the team.”