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Cover athletes for College Football 2015 through 2025- Arkansas edition

By Austin Farmer

Jan 2, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Alex Collins (3) celebrates in the end zone against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Alex Collins (3) celebrates in the end zone against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports / Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
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2016: Martrell Spaight

Martrell Spaight came to Arkansas a JUCO transfer in 2013. His first season as a Razorback was nothing to write home about, but in his final season, he exceeded all expectations for the Natural State product.

In 2014, Spaight was a monster. He accounted for 56 more tackles than anyone else on the defense. He finished the season with 128 tackles, 63 solo, two forced fumbles, and an interception. His games versus Alabama and Texas A&M gave Arkansas a chance to win the game late, and he was instrumental in the back-to-back shutouts of ranked opponents No. 17 LSU and No. 8 Ole Miss.

After his outstanding season, Spaight declared for the 2015 NFL draft and was selected by the Washington Redskins.

Per his profile on Arkansas's official website:

"[Spaight] started in all 13 games… A consensus first team All-SEC selection… Tallied a conference-leading 128 tackles on the season, the most tackles for Arkansas since 2003 and good for 13th on the program’s single season chart… Became first Razorback to lead the SEC in tackles… Recorded 10.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one recovered, and an interception for 30 yards… The first Arkansas linebacker to be named to the coaches’ first team All-SEC team since Sam Olajubutu in 2006… Led the team in tackles 10 times during the season…"

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