The transfer portal pendulum has swung back, picking up 11 transfers in the last week. Previously, Arkansas gained big-time offensive line commitment from Jac'Qawn McRoy, followed by a few solid yet less exciting transfers, including wide receiver Raylen Sharpe, cornerback Kani Walker, and defensive end Ken Talley.
While it was nowhere near the 27 outgoing transfers that the Razorbacks lost in the first couple of days, it was a decent start to the portal season. Arkansas struggled on the offensive line the last two seasons, and the first pickup was a former four-star lineman. Little did fans know that foreshadowed what would happen this past week.
Three more OL called the Hogs, including the best blocking tackle in the country.
Arkansas football's roster as it stands
Transferring in
Georgia Tech transfer Corey Robinson II graded out at 92.8, according to Pro Football Focus, on 279 pass-blocking snaps. Caden Kitler from UCF and Kavion Broussard of Ole Miss
The Razorbacks also landed an electric punt returner in Kam Shanks, stole New Mexico State running back Mike Washington from Utah, reloaded the secondary with Cincinnati CB Jordan Young and Eastern Michigan safety Quentavious Scandreet.
On top of that, they beefed up the defensive line with edge Justus Boone from Florida and Abilene Christian defensive tackle David Oke, and landed a talented young tight end from Texas A&M in Jaden Platt. Last but not least, the Razorbacks finally landed a WR over six feet tall in O'Mega Blake from Charlotte.
Player | Position | Year | Previous school |
|---|---|---|---|
Jac'Qawn McRoy | OL | Fr | Oregon |
Raylen Sharpe | WR | Jr | Fresno State |
Kani Walker | CB | R-Sr | Oklahoma |
Ken Talley | DE | R-So | Michigan State |
Keshawn Davila | CB | So (considered apart of the 2025 recruiting class) | Northwest Mississippi Community College |
Kam Shanks | WR | R-Fr | UAB |
David Oke | DT | Jr | Abeline Christian |
Mike Washington | RB | Jr | New Mexico State |
Jordan Young | CB | R-Jr | Cincinnati |
Quentavius Scandrett | S | Senior | Eastern Michigan |
Jaden Platt | TE | Fr | Texas A&M |
Caden Kitler | OL | R-So | UCF |
Corey Robinson II | OL | R-Jr. | Georgia Tech |
Justs Boone | Edge | R-Jr | Florida |
Kavion Broussard | OL | Fr | Ole Miss |
O'Mega Blake | WR | R-Jr | Charlotte |
Transferring out
As quickly as it started, the bleeding stopped for Arkansas's outgoing transfers. Apart from a little more drama, the only player to depart was Rashod Dubinion. The Junior tailback had trouble finding the field this season, with an injury and a suspension at one point.
Player | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
Isaiah Sategna | WR | R-So |
Kamron Bibby | WR | R-So |
Davion Dozier | WR | R-Fr |
Jaedon Wilson | WR | R-Jr |
Luke Hasz | TE | So |
Tyrus Washington | TE | R-Fr. |
Var'Keyes Gumms | TE | R-So |
Emmauel Crawford | RB | R-Fr |
Malachi Singleton | QB | R-Fr |
Sam Dubwig | P | Fr |
Joshua Braun | OL | R-Sr |
Patrick Kutas | OL | Jr |
Ty'Kieast Crawford | OL | R-Sr |
Amaury Wiggins | OL | R-So |
Alex Sanford | LB | So |
Carson Dean | LB | R-Fr |
Kaden Henley | LB | R-So |
Eli Stein | LS | So, |
Nico Davillier | DL | Jr |
Jaylon Braxton | DB | So |
TJ Metcalf | DB | So |
Dallas Young | DB | R-Fr |
Tevis Metcalf | DB | Fr |
Dylan Hasz | DB | So |
Rashod Dubinion | RB | Jr |
Addison Nichols | OL | R-So |
Brad Spence | LB | So |
Leaving for the draft or out of eligibility
Player | Position | Year | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Armstrong | WR | R-Sr | Draft/Eligibility |
Landon Jackson | DL | Sr | Draft |
Isaac TeSlaa | WR | Sr | Eligibility |
Tyrone Broden | WR | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Khafre Brown | WR | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Joe More | OL | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Matthew Shipley | K | Sr | Eligibility |
Kyle Ramsey | K | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Anton Juncaj | DL | Sr | Eligibility |
Eric Gregory | DL | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Keivie Rose | DL | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Kee'yon Stewart | DB | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Doneiko Slaughter | DB | Sr | Eligibility |
Jayden Johnson | DB | Sr | Eligibility |
Hudson Clark | DB | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Anthony Switzer | DB | R-Sr | Eligibility |
Ja'Quinden Jackson | RB | R-Sr | Draft |
Remaining key contributors
Once again, Braylen Russell entered the transfer player and withdrew, making one of the wildest transfer stories in the country. Hopefully, this is the last time he'll leave this list.
Player | Position | Year | Announced Return? |
|---|---|---|---|
Rodney Hill | RB | R-So | Yes |
Tyrell Reed Jr | RB | So | Yes |
Fernando Carmona | OL | R-Jr | Yes |
Xavian Sorey Jr. | LB | R-Jr | Yes |
Cameron Ball | DL | R-Jr | Yes |
Quincy Rhodes Jr. | DL | So | Yes |
Jordan Anthony | WR | R-So | No |
CJ Brown | WR | Fr | No |
Monte Harrison | WR | Fr | No |
Andreas Paaske | TE | Sr | No |
Braylen Russell | RB | Fr | Enter and returned from the transfer portal (twice) |
Taylen Green | QB | R-Jr | No |
Devin Bale | P | R-Jr | No |
Keyshawn Blackstock | OL | R-Jr | No |
E'Marion Harris | OL | R-So | No |
Ashton Ngo | LS | R-Jr | No |
Bradley Shaw | LB | Fr | No |
Stephen Dix Jr. | LB | R-Sr | Yes |
Larry Worth III | LB/DB | Jr | No |
Kavion Henderson | DL | Fr | No |
Charlie Collins | DL | Fr | No |
Ian Geffrard | DL | So | No |
Danny Saili | DL | Jr | No |
Selman Bridges | DB | Fr | Enter and returned from the transfer portal |
Marquise Robinson | DB | Sr | No |
Jaheim Singletary | DB | R-So | No |
Miguel Mitchell | DB | Jr | No |