Arkansas redshirt sophomore quarterback Trever Jackson has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from Hayes Fawcett on X, marking yet another stop in what has become a nomadic college career. Jackson’s departure makes the next school he chooses his third school in three years, reinforcing the reality that his time in Fayetteville was more of a brief pit stop than a long-term solution.
Jackson appeared in just one game for the Razorbacks during the 2025 season, attempting a single pass in Arkansas’ 52–7 season-opening win over Alabama A&M. Despite entering the year with some intrigue, Jackson never climbed higher than third on the depth chart and remained there heading into the 2025 season.
Trever Jackson Has the Potential
A former four-star quarterback out of Orlando, Florida, Jackson arrived in college with significant hype. He was ranked as the No. 26 quarterback nationally and the 54th-best prospect in Florida in the Class of 2024 by the 247Sports Composite. ESPN slotted him as the No. 30 quarterback in his class, while On3 ranked him as the No. 35 quarterback nationally and the No. 71 overall prospect from Florida. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 202 pounds, Jackson looked every bit the part of a modern Power Four quarterback.
But that potential has yet to translate on the field.
Jackson began his college career at Florida State, where he saw action in just one game during his freshman season with the Seminoles. Seeking a fresh start and a clearer path to playing time, he transferred to Arkansas, a move that ultimately led to a similar outcome. Despite his pedigree, Jackson never seriously factored into the Razorbacks’ quarterback plans.
What Does This Mean for the Razorbacks and Silverfield?
His exit makes him among the recent roster turnover and apart of recent Arkansas players to enter the transfer portal following the hiring of new head coach Ryan Silverfield. While roster turnover is expected during a coaching transition, Jackson’s departure further thins a quarterback room that once looked like a position of strength.
Following Jackson’s exit, Arkansas currently has just one quarterback firmly locked in for the future: redshirt sophomore KJ Jackson. KJ publicly announced his return for the 2026 season during Silverfield’s introductory press conference, signaling the staff’s confidence in him as a foundational piece. Redshirt freshman Grayson Wilson is also on scholarship, but he has yet to announce whether he will return next season.
For a program that recently featured Taylen Green, now off to the NFL, the sudden lack of proven depth at quarterback is concerning. What was once a reliable position could quickly turn into a glaring weakness if not addressed promptly.
Given the current state of the roster, it seems almost inevitable that Silverfield will pursue a quarterback in the transfer portal once the next window opens on January 2. The more intriguing question is what type of quarterback Arkansas targets. Will the staff bring in a veteran presence meant primarily to provide quality depth behind KJ Jackson? Or will Silverfield seek out a transfer capable of legitimately challenging for the starting job?
As for Trever Jackson, his journey continues. The talent that made him a four-star recruit is still there on paper, but after stops at Florida State and Arkansas with minimal on-field impact, his next destination may be his most important yet, one that determines whether his long-promised potential ever fully materializes.