Arkansas announces signing of football recruit

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - The University of Arkansas has announced the signing of a high school offensive lineman from Florida.

Coach Bret Bielema announced Tuesday that Jalen Merrick of New Smyrna Beach has signed with the Razorbacks. A news release says Merrick chose Arkansas over offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Merrick is expected to enroll in classes at UA this month.