Mizzou Transfer Wide Receiver Courtney Crutchfield Joins Arkansas Razorbacks
Courtney Crutchfield, a wide receiver transferring from the University of Missouri, officially signed with the University of Arkansas on Christmas Day. The 6-foot, 188-pound athlete redshirted during his first season with the Tigers, preserving four full years of collegiate eligibility as he makes the move to Arkansas.
Arkansas wide receivers coach Ronnie Fouch played a pivotal role in recruiting Crutchfield, securing his commitment shortly after the talented player entered the NCAA transfer portal. This marks a significant turning point in Crutchfield’s journey, as he originally committed to Arkansas during the spring of his junior year of high school before flipping his pledge to Missouri in December of his senior year.
Crutchfield’s recruitment journey has been marked by widespread interest from elite programs across the country. Before ultimately landing with the Razorbacks, he fielded offers from powerhouse schools such as Oklahoma, LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Texas A&M, among others. As a high school senior at Pine Bluff High School, he earned recognition as a consensus four-star recruit in the 2024 class. His standout performance included 42 receptions, an impressive 930 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns during his final year. On3.com ranked him as the No. 13 wide receiver nationally and the No. 77 overall prospect in the 2024 class.
Crutchfield’s addition adds further depth to Arkansas’ wide receiver corps, making him the fourth transfer receiver to join the Razorbacks during this recruiting cycle. He will team up with fellow newcomers Kam Shanks from Alabama-Birmingham, Raylen Sharpe from Fresno State, and O’Mega Blake from UNC-Charlotte. This influx of talent reflects the Razorbacks’ aggressive approach to retooling their roster through the transfer portal.
In total, Crutchfield is the 16th transfer to commit to Arkansas during this cycle. His signing enhances an already impressive transfer class, which 247Sports had ranked No. 16 nationally before his announcement. With a strong mix of incoming talent and experienced coaching, Arkansas continues to build momentum for the upcoming season.