Fri January 06, 2023

By Jeff Smithpeters

Defensive back from Baylor to join Razorbacks

Lorando Johnson played two seasons for Baylor and hails from Lancaster, Texas. Photo by Otis Kirk.

By Otis Kirk

FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas has landed former Baylor defensive back Lorando Johnson from the transfer portal.

Johnson, 6-0, 193, announced his commitment to the Hogs on Friday. Johnson visited Arkansas on Wednesday and Thursday.

In 2022, the sophomore had 16 tackles, 12 solo and a forced fumble for the Bears. In two years at Baylor, Johnson had 20 tackles, 15 solo, five pass breakups and a forced fumble.

He was a four-star recruit out of Lancaster (Texas) High School and had 24 offers at that time.

Johnson is the sixth pledge to the Hogs from the portal.

Jacolby Criswell, QB, 6-1, 205, North Carolina

Andrew Armstrong, WR, 6-5, 189, Texas A&M-Commerce

Joshua Braun, OL, 6-6, 335, Florida

John Morgan III, DE, 6-2, 265, Pitt

Antonio Grier, LB, 6-1, 223, South Florida

Lorando Johnson, DB, 6-0, 193, Baylor

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