Feb. 1

Zach Hocker, K

Russellville, AR

Arkansas snares three-star kicking prospect Zach Hocker

From Russellville, Ark., Zach Hocker has pledged to the Razorbacks for the Class of 2010.

He decommitted from Arkansas State. Hawaii and Memphis also offered.

As a senior, Hocker was 15 of 23 on field goals (52 long), averaged 45-yards per punt and had 58 touchbacks on 61 kickoffs.

Jan. 31

Christian Holmes, OLB

Puckett, MS

Bulldogs add in-state linebacker Christian Holmes

Head coach Dan Mullen and his staff at Mississippi State have gained a Class of 2010 commitment from Christian Holmes of Puckett HS (Puckett, Miss.).

Holmes (6-foot-2, 235-pounds) was recruited as a linebacker. Southern Miss and Memphis also showed interest

"Coach (Dan) Mullen came by the school and said I had a scholarship at Mississippi State," Holmes told ESPN affiliate Web site BullDawgJunction.com earlier this week.

"It was like a dream come true. I've always wanted to be a Dawg. Puckett's colors are maroon and white and I've always liked the maroon and white. I want to continue to wear those colors in college, too."

He recorded 107 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles this fall. Holmes made the First Team Class 2A All-State team.

Jan. 28

Carlos Thompson, DE

Hollandale, MS

Rebels capture three-star defensive end Carlos Thompson

Three-star prospect Carlos Thompson of Simmons School (Hollandale, Miss.), has chosen Mississippi for the Class of 2010.

The 6-foot-5, 210-pound standout chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State, Baylor, Memphis, North Carolina, Southern Mississippi and Vanderbilt.

"He really liked the atmosphere at Ole Miss," said his dad and high school coach Carlos Thompson Sr. "He looked at the depth chart, saw he would have a chance to contribute pretty soon and just really got along with coach (Houston) Nutt, coach (Tyrone) Nix and coach (Terry) Price," the Clarion-Ledger reports.

He was a Second Team Class 2A All-State selection as a senior.

Prior to his senior season, Thompson posted an electronically-timed 4.95 40-yard dash, 4.55 20-yard shuttle, 25-inch vertical, 38-foot power throw and 89.16 SPARQ.

Jan. 28

Al Bonds, OG

Memphis, TN

Larry Porter grabs Al Bonds, another local talent

Memphis has secured a Class of 2010 pledge from lineman Al Bonds of Southwind (Memphis, Tenn.).

Bonds(6-foot-4, 270-pounds) was recruited for the offensive line by the Tigers.

Jan. 27

Lache Seastrunk, RB

Temple, TX

Four-star running back Lache Seastrunk announces for Oregon

Highly-touted ball-carrier Lache Seastrunk (Temple, Texas) has committed to sign as part of Oregon's Class of 2010, ESPN affiliate Web site DuckTerritory.com reports.

"I'm plenty excited to be a Duck. I'm so glad that they took the time to give me an opportunity to play for them. I can't wait to start classes and get up there and win a National Championship," he said.

He also seriously considered Auburn, LSU, USC and Memphis. Seastrunk was believed to be a USC-lean before Pete Carroll's departure for Seattle. The Conference USA Tigers recently joined the mix after hiring former LSU assistant coach Larry Porter.

ESPN's Billy Tucker said of the news, "Oregon's been in position to land a handful of marquee names over the last few years but for the most part have come up short. That's what makes the pickup of Seastrunk so significant from a recruiting standpoint."

"While we didn't buy into the overall hype surrounding this ESPNU 150 prospect due to concerns about his ability to be an every-down back, we do feel that this is an excellent fit for his skill-set. In Chip Kelly's potent spread offense backs who can create mismatches in space, make the first the defender miss through the whole, and get to the perimeter are most productive. Seastrunk might be the best in that element when looking at all the running backs in this class."

"His hands and overall receiving skills still need a bit of polish but he has the speed and elusiveness to create a big play every time he touches the ball. He likely won't be called up to carry the load but could compliment a stable of undersized playmakers in the backfield early in his career."

The nation's No. 6-rated running back rushed for 1,174 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior. He is Temple's career leader in rushing yards (4,127) and touchdowns (52).