The 10 most painful Arkansas football transfers of all time

Aug 31, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. (9) looks over at Portland State Vikings quarterback Davis Alexander (6) during the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. (9) looks over at Portland State Vikings quarterback Davis Alexander (6) during the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Jordan Domineck

Domineck transferred to Arkansas from Georgia Tech in 2022. While his commitment didn't turn anyone's head, his play on the field did. He never took the starting position but played every game, leading the defensive line with 7.5 sacks. He also had 34 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles.

His first big moment came in his first game as a Razorback. Against Cincinnati, he had only one solo tackle, but he made it count. Arkansas was up by a touchdown with the Bearcats on the move. In the middle of the the play-by-play analyst saying that Arkansas didn't have a true pass-rusher on the team, Domineck spun free on the edge and strip-sacked Cincinnati's quarterback, foreshadowing Arkansas leading the SEC in sacks.

After only one season, Domineck entered the transfer portal after initially announcing his return in 2023. He decision rubbed some the wrong way, but was the first lesson on the realities of the NIL era.