The Arkansas football team has enjoyed the play of several elite wide receivers, especially in the past 20 years since the passing game has become much more of a focal point during games.
The Razorbacks have been fortunate enough to see some supreme talent over the years, with many players going on to have careers in the NFL.
With the phenomenal play from Treylon Burks, it got us thinking: where does the junior wide out from Warren, Ark. rank among the greatest receivers in Arkansas football history?
Who are the all-time greatest wide receivers in Arkansas football history?
The Razorbacks aren’t necessarily considered as a “Wide Receiver U,” but the team has produced a ton of excellent wide outs over the years.
There are dozens of receivers that could be argued are some of the greatest to ever don the red and white Razorback uniforms, but these are the 5 best for now.
No 5. Marcus Monk (2004-2007)
One of the most exciting wide receivers in Arkansas football history accomplished something that no other Razorback has been able to do— catch more touchdown passes in his career than anyone else.
Monk continues to hold the record with 27 touchdown receptions in his Razorback career. He also holds spot number two in the rankings for most touchdown catches in a single season (11).
During his career with the Hogs, Monk caught 138 passes, totaling 2,151 yards. For those not wanting to check the math, that’s an average of 15.6 yards per catch—an absurd number.
For those who may not remember, Monk was an incredible athlete, competing for both the Arkansas basketball team and the Arkansas football teams as a rare two-sport athlete.
He played two seasons for the basketball team and enjoyed career averages of 11.8 minutes played per game, 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Monk went on to be drafted 248th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft.
No 4. Greg Childs (2008-2011)
Former Arkansas football standout Greg Childs was one of the most consistent and reliable wide receivers in team history.
Childs is tied for the fourth-most receptions in a single game when he racked up 12 catches against ULM in 2010.
The 6’3″ Warren, Ark. product once went three-consecutive games with 100 or more receiving yards, something only a handful of players have done for the Hogs.
Childs is tied for eighth for most receiving touchdowns in a single season (7). He pulled in 15 touchdowns in his Razorback career and caught 133 passes for 2,066 yards.
Childs went on to be drafted 134th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
No 3. Treylon Burks (2019-present)
The man of the hour—the player that has Arkansas fans buzzing is none other than Treylon Burks. Currently, Burks has 14 career touchdowns for the Hogs and he’s only a junior.
If he pulls in a few more touchdowns this season, he’ll move into the Top 10 most touchdown catches in team history.
So far, Burks has recorded 100 or more receiving yards in 8 games in his Razorback career.
Depending on how he plays the rest of the season and whether or not he chooses to come back for his senior season, Burks could make an argument for being the greatest receiver in the history of the Arkansas football team.
No 2. Jarius Wright (2008-2011)
Jarius Wright is tied for first on the Hogs’ all-time list for most receptions in a single game. Wright caught an astounding 13 passes in a game against Texas A&M in 2011.
He finished that game with 281 yards and 2 touchdowns in one of the all-time greatest performances in team history. Those 281 yards are the second-most ever recorded by a Razorback in team history.
Wright once recorded four-straight games with 100 or more yards in 2011—only two players had longer streaks (5 games).
Perhaps most impressive, is Wright’s standing in the list for most career touchdown receptions. Wright grabbed 24 touchdowns in his career with the Razorbacks.
Wright was drafted 118th overall in the 2012 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He appeared in 111 NFL games, recording 224 receptions and 11 touchdowns with Minnesota and Carolina.
No 1. Cobi Hamilton (2009-2012)
The Texarkana native is arguably the greatest receiver in Arkansas Razorbacks history. Hamilton is ranked in the Top 5 of just about every category the Arkansas football team keeps for wide receivers.
Hamilton is No. 5 in most career touchdowns (18), No. 4 in most receptions in a single game (12), No. 3 in most consecutive 100-yard+ receiving games (4) and No. 1 in most receiving yards in a single game (301).
You’ll be hard pressed to find a more decorated receiver in team history. Some of Hamilton’s success should be contributed to then-head coach Bobby Petrino and his high-octane offense. Hamilton directly benefited from a pass-first offense, but made highlight play after highlight play.
Hamilton was a gifted reciever for the Hogs, but couldn’t gain much traction in the NFL, appearing in 14 games for two teams. He was drafted 197th overall in the 2013 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.