FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas added two former Memphis commits and inked 17 prospects on the first day of the early signing period.

The Hogs added Crowley (Texas) cornerback Brandon Ford, 5-10, 170, and Greenville (S.C.) Christ Church Episcopal School wide receiver Jude Hall. Ford was originally committed to Oklahoma State, but flipped to Memphis once Mike Gundy was fired. Hall was also committed to Memphis and decommitted on Monday.

Ford played five games his senior year. He finished with 13 tackles, 11 solo, an interception and six pass breakups. Hall caught 42 passes this season for 879 yards and 12 touchdowns. He threw one pass that went for a 52-yard touchdown. On defense, Hall had 15 tackles, 12 solo, 2 interceptions and a pass breakup. He returned two kickoffs for 15 yards. He also had 11 punt returns for 119 yards.

Arkansas' Signees

Terry "TJ" Hodges, RB, 6-1, 180, Bryant

Blair Irvin III, WR, 6-1, 180, Bentonville

Dequane Prevo, WR, 5-10, 170, Bentonville

Jude Hall, WR, 6-4, 200, Greenville (S.C.) Christ Church Episcopal School

Tucker Young, OL, 6-5, 300, Hot Springs Lakeside

Hugh Smith, OL, 6-5, 300, Missouri City (Texas) Ridge Point

Ben Mubenga, OL, 6-5, 290, Buford, Ga.

Danny Beale, DL, 6-4, 300, Cross County

Anthony Kennedy, DL, 6-6, 313, Little Rock Central

Colton Yarbrough, Edge, 6-5, 255, Durant, Okla.

Jakore Smith, LB, 6-1, 195, Bryant

Kyndrick Williams, DB, 6-1, 195, Fayetteville

Jalon Copeland, DB, 6-1, 185, Valdosta, Ga.

Tay Lockett, DB, 6-0, 175, Conway

Brandon Ford, CB, 5-11, 170, Crowley, Texas

Eli Haltom, LS, 6-5, 215, Pleasant Grove (Texas)

Connor Smith, P, 6-3, 180, Chitwood, Va.