Maleek Barkley commits!

[VimSince03]

Guys....this is a huge get. He's 6'0", 180-190 and can flat out fly. Also excels out of the backfield for another way to utilize him. The MSU offense needed another experienced receiver/weapon and they got a SEC transfer. Great job by the coaching staff!

[RobertCats]

Guys....this is a huge get. He's 6'0", 180-190 and can flat out fly. Also excels out of the backfield for another way to utilize him. The MSU offense needed another experienced receiver/weapon and they got a SEC transfer. Great job by the coaching staff!

[Hawks86]

[AFCAT]

[catgrad05]

Where’s Barkley’s boom?

[Colter_Nuanez]

Montana State receives commitment from Arkansas transfer Barkley
https://skylinesportsmt.com/montana-sta ... r-barkley/

[mslacatfan]

Montana State receives commitment from Arkansas transfer Barkley
https://skylinesportsmt.com/montana-sta ... r-barkley/

Thanks Colter. How big of an impact do you see him having this year?

[Hawks86]

[CelticCat]

Nice!

His film actually reminds me a bit of Everett Gilbert. Has a bit more size than Gilbert, but not a lot.

[91catAlum]

Maybe I missed it in the article, but how many years of eligibility does he have left?

[iaafan]

Four to play four. Redshirt at Arkansas last year.

[Common Cat]

I think the biggest challenge with these high level transfers is getting them to buy into our culture and really play for the team.

[VimSince03]

I think the biggest challenge with these high level transfers is getting them to buy into our culture and really play for the team.

Agree...but his post says "bigger than me." So I think that's the expectation when Choate recruits players.

[Rich K]

Here's what his Arkansas profile was:
http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roste ... k-barkley/

2017 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted during initial year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL: Consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports … Evaluated as a top 100 receiver by 247Sports (No. 89) and ESPN (No. 96) … Ranked the No. 44 athlete in the class and the No. 70 prospect in the state of Texas by Rivals … Rated a top 100 player in Texas by Rivals, 247Sports (No. 79) and ESPN (No. 82) … Scout ranked him the No. 89 running back in the class as a three-star … Coached by Hank Carter … Totaled over 4,600 yards from scrimmage over three seasons, including 2,031 on the ground and 1,902 through the air to go along with 53 career touchdowns … Closed his career at Lake Travis High School with three touchdowns and 138 yards receiving in the 2016 Texas Class 6A Division I state championship in a 41-13 win over Woodland High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington … Two of his TDs came through the air, including a 65-yard score, while the other came on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter … Named the 25-6A All-District Offensive Player of the Year … Used primarily as a running back, he totaled 1,345 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground as a senior … Bumped his total yards from scrimmage to 2,146 for the year with 613 receiving yards and seven touchdowns through air … As a junior, he rushed for 617 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Cavaliers to a 15-1 record and a spot in the Texas Class 6A Division II state championship game … Also hauled in 55 receptions for 693 yards and 10 TDs … Added two kickoff returns for scores … Named to the District 14-6A All-District first team … Named the team’s running back MVP as a junior and senior … Chose Arkansas over Michigan State, Utah, Arizona, Illinois and others.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 12, 1997 … Kimberly and Josh McConnico are his legal guardians … Son of Roslyn Reed … Has nine brothers and sisters … Recreation and sport management major.

[Rich K]

Here's a report on Barkley as he was introduced to Arkansas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASIfhFtivXQ

[bobcat99]

I think the biggest challenge with these high level transfers is getting them to buy into our culture and really play for the team.

Having a very level headed brother who played here, and still lives here, will help that a lot. I’m not worried about it.

[luckyirishguy25]

I think the biggest challenge with these high level transfers is getting them to buy into our culture and really play for the team.

Having a very level headed brother who played here, and still lives here, will help that a lot. I’m not worried about it.

Shawn-John still kicking around Bozo? Why the hell isn't he ST coach... dude had great vision.

[AFCAT]

Was this for Barkley?

[luckyirishguy25]

Was this for Barkley?

I'd guess another MT recruit per the hashtag.

[VimSince03]

Was this for Barkley?

I'd guess another MT recruit per the hashtag.

I think Choate was on the road to recruit a Montana kid...and Barkley made his decision while Choate was out of service.