Kirkwood tight end Parker Keenan announced his commitment to Arkansas football on June 7.
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Keenan is a 3-star recruit per the 247Sports Composite. He ranks as the No. 47 player in Tennessee and No. 72 tight end in the Class of 2027.
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“After thought, prayer and conversations with my family, I’m beyond excited to announce my commitment to (Arkansas),” Keenan wrote on X. “Thank you to my teammates, coaches and family for pushing me every step of the way. The dream continues in Fayetteville!”
As a junior in 2025, Keenan caught 24 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns. He also played defensive end and had 44 tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks. He earned second team Leaf-Chronicle All-Area honors as he helped the Cobras go 9-3 and reach the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs in Class 5A.
Keenan has 20 offers, per his 247Sports page. He received his first Power 4 offer from Florida State last fall and also has from Cincinnati, Colorado, Maryland, Memphis and Middle Tennessee.
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Keenan’s teammate last season, offensive lineman Kamari Blair, signed with Tennessee football as a 4-star recruit.
Arkansas is going into its first season under coach Ryan Silverfield. The Razorbacks went 2-10 in 2025.
Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@gannett.com and on X/Twitter @Jacob_Shames.
This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Arkansas football lands Parker Keenan, 3-star TE from Clarksville
