Texas cornerback selects Razorbacks

Chase Lowery
Chase Lowery

Cornerback Chase Lowery's relationship with University of Arkansas cornerbacks coach Sam Carter and a desire to play in the SEC led him to orally commit to the Razorbacks on Thursday.

Lowery, 6-0, 183 pounds, of Frisco, Texas, announced a top eight prospective schools of Arkansas, Texas Tech, Purdue, Michigan State, Memphis, Pittsburgh, San Diego State and Oregon State on June 30.

"When it came down to it, one of the big reasons why I chose Arkansas [was] because I had full trust in Coach Carter and I also wanted join and build an SEC program instead of joining a powerhouse, and I thought Arkansas was a great fit and allowed me the best opportunity to do that," Lowery said.

Carter, 30, was a three-year starter and a three-time All-Big 12 safety at TCU from 2011-14 before going into coaching. Lowery said Carter's approach to recruiting made his decision easy.

"Just how upfront he was," said Lowery, who received an Arkansas offer from Carter on June 13. "He gets straight to the point. He's not going to sugarcoat anything. He just tells you how it's going to be. Also, I connected with him because he's a younger DB coach."

Lowery also said the chance to play in the SEC West attracted him to Fayetteville.

"You're playing dogs day in and day out," he said. "If you can play, you can play and you have to be ready for each and every game."

Lowery, who hasn't visited Arkansas, was involved in group chats with other Razorback commitments. He said that helped with his decision after hearing from quarterback Lucas Coley, cornerback Keuan Parker and offensive lineman Terry Wells.

"I asked them some of the factors that made them to decide to commit and they told me some of the things I connected on and from there it just felt right," Lowery said.

Lowery recorded 48 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 8 pass breakups and 4 interceptions while being named District 7-5A-II Overall MVP as a junior.

He also caught 34 passes for 758 yards and 7 touchdowns, and scored 2 touchdowns on punt returns and another on a kickoff return. Lowery said Coach Sam Pittman told him he likes the idea of him returning kicks.

"Coach Pittman is already talking to me about it," Lowery said. "I love returning kicks. One of my favorite things to do actually."

National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of CBS Sports Network said Lowery brings size and speed to his position.

"Chase is a 3-star-plus prospect with good length and good all-around athletic ability," Lemming said. "He has good size and runs well, excels in pass defense."

Lowery is Arkansas' 13th commitment for the 2021 class and the fourth pledge from Texas. Oral commitments are nonbinding.

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