McTelvin Agim to Arkansas: Razorbacks Land 4-Star DE Prospect

McTelvin Agim, a 4-star defensive end recruit from Hope High School in Arkansas, has committed to play college football in his home state for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Agim confirmed his decision via his Twitter account Saturday:

Agim is regarded as the Class of 2016's third-best strong-side defensive end prospect and the No. 53 recruit overall, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.

Already sporting a stout 268-pound frame with a height of 6'2.5", he is also listed as running a 4.70-second 40-yard dash, per 247Sports. Such a combination of size and speed is rare for anyone, much less a teenager.

Arkansas has to be thrilled that Agim is joining the fold. He has the functional strength and frame to make the instant leap to top-notch NCAA competition and be a dependable contributor.

Because of his quickness for his size and natural instincts, Agim is rarely out of position when in pursuit, taking proper angles and closing fast with an explosive burst. This serves him well in defending the run, but he's also a dynamic pass-rusher.

Agim registered a whopping 22 sacks as a junior, steamrolling the competition with superior athleticism and a nose for the ball. Although Arkansas isn't the biggest football state in the country, it's impossible to ignore the type of production he enjoyed in high school.

Depending on the type of defensive front Arkansas wants to deploy in the coming years, it could conceivably slide Agim inside to defensive tackle if it bulks him up a bit or have him function as a 3-technique edge presence.

On the other hand, he could focus on quickness and getting the most out of his body, as he stands to become more of a speed-rusher off the edge. Arkansas has the enviable opportunity of molding Agim for the next stage of his career.

Once Agim settles into a position, he figures to be an absolute force, with the upside to eventually go to the NFL. But there's plenty of work to do between now and then, and he figures to shine in college for multiple years before even thinking about that potential jump to the pros.