FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has added a defender with a track record of production and the flexibility to fill multiple roles in the secondary after the acquisition of transfer Khmori House.
Background and recruitment
House, a 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back, arrives in Fayetteville after stops at North Carolina and Washington. He began his collegiate journey as a three-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, ranked No. 532 nationally, and carried a robust offer list that included Auburn, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Tennessee and Notre Dame.
His recruitment track included contact from noted college recruiters; William Inge — who recruited House to Washington — now serves as the linebackers coach at Tennessee.
On-field production
Arkansas coaches are banking on House’s history of tangible production translating into immediate help for the Razorbacks. As a sophomore at North Carolina, he led the Tar Heels with 81 tackles and started 12 games. His 2024-season stat line also included 45 solo tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one interception.
| Category | 2024 (North Carolina) |
|---|---|
| Tackles | 81 |
| Solo tackles | 45 |
| Tackles for loss | 2.5 |
| Sacks | 1 |
| Forced fumbles | 1 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Starts | 12 |
Versatility and fit
Coaches value defenders who can move across alignments and perform in varied roles; that versatility is central to Arkansas’ interest. House has transitioned positions during his college career and indicated the move to Fayetteville represents a place where his skill set will be used more broadly.
"I always kind of knew that I wasn’t just a linebacker," House said in April. "I kind of knew I could do multiple things, because out of high school Coach Roberts wanted me to do that at Auburn. And I always remembered that, so when he called me it just started clicking and he started walking me through when I got here. [Coaches] walked me through what I was going to do, how I would help the scheme. It all just started lining up and it’s the best for me going forward."
House’s athletic pedigree also includes a family background in track: his mother, Disia Page, competed in the 100-meter hurdles and the long jump for USC.
What it means for Arkansas
For the Razorbacks, House represents both immediate depth and a potential matchup weapon. His experience leading a college defense in tackles suggests he can contribute in run support and underneath coverage, while his size and prior use as a hybrid defender give Arkansas options in how to deploy him schematically.
- Immediate depth: House’s starting experience at a Power Five program gives Arkansas a veteran presence in the secondary.
- Positional flexibility: He can be used in multiple spots — a trait coaches prize in modern defenses.
- Production history: His tackle totals indicate reliability at the point of attack.
How Arkansas ultimately employs House will depend on spring and fall camp evaluations. For fans and staff, though, the transfer adds a tangible piece to a secondary group that often determines the Razorbacks’ ability to compete in the SEC.
Arkansas will look to integrate House into its scheme and leverage his versatility as it prepares for the upcoming season.
