2018 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

2018 Arkansas Razorbacks football
"Arkansas" wordmark logo
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Record2–10 (0–8 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJoe Craddock (1st season)
Offensive schemePower spread
Defensive coordinatorJohn Chavis (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Captains
Home stadiumDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
War Memorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
2018 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Eastern Division
No. T–7 Georgia x 71  113 
No. 12 Kentucky 53  103 
No. T–7 Florida 53  103 
South Carolina 44  76 
Missouri 44  85 
Vanderbilt 35  67 
Tennessee 26  57 
Western Division
No. 2 Alabama x$^ 80  141 
No. 16 Texas A&M 53  94 
No. 6 LSU 53  103 
Mississippi State* 44  85 
Auburn 35  85 
Ole Miss 17  57 
Arkansas 08  210 
Championship: Alabama 35, Georgia 28
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * Mississippi State vacated four conference and eight total wins due to NCAA violations.[1]
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Chad Morris, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 2–10 with a mark of 0–8 in conference play, placing last out of seven teams in the SEC's Western Division. The team played six home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Schedule

The Razorbacks' 2018 schedule consisted of seven home games, four away games, and one neutral site game. Per southernpigskin.com, the Razorbacks' schedule ranked as the 39th-toughest of the 66 Power Five teams in the nation.[2]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 13:00 p.m.Eastern Illinois*SECNW 55–2063,342[3][4][5]
September 86:30 p.m.at Colorado State*CBSSNL 27–3431,894[6][7][8]
September 153:00 p.m.North Texas*
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR
SECNL 17–4462,355[3][9][10]
September 226:30 p.m.at No. 9 AuburnSECNL 3–3484,188[11][12]
September 2911:00 a.m.vs. Texas A&MESPNL 17–2455,383[13][14]
October 611:00 a.m.No. 1 Alabama
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR
ESPNL 31–6564,974[15][16]
October 136:30 p.m.Ole MissSECNL 33–3751,438[17][18]
October 2011:00 a.m.Tulsa*dagger
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR
SECNW 23–056,691[19][20]
October 2711:00 a.m.Vanderbilt
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR
SECNL 31–4556,251[21][22]
November 106:30 p.m.No. 7 LSU
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR (rivalry)
SECNL 17–2464,135[23][24]
November 1711:00 a.m.at No. 25 Mississippi StateESPNL 6–5257,772[25][26]
November 231:30 p.m.at MissouriCBSL 0–3852,482[27][28][29]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

[30][31][32]

Preseason

  • June 6, 2018: It was announced that former Arkansas tight end Will Gragg had transferred to Pittsburgh, with two years of immediate eligibility remaining.[33]
  • June 8, 2018: Arkansas wide receiver Kofi Boateng announced his retirement from football following two knee injuries.[34]
  • July 10, 2018: The Arkansas athletic department released the design of the 2018 uniform, which featured small tweaks from the past few years. These changes included the elimination of matte-finish helmets in favor of a glossier "pearl cardinal" finish, removal of details on the jersey to "de-clutter" the chest area, and a new stripe design on the pants.[35]
  • July 20, 2018: The SEC media poll was released, and placed the Razorbacks last out of the seven teams in the SEC West. The Hogs received 412 votes, 166 shy of sixth-place Ole Miss.[36]
  • July 21, 2018: The Razorbacks had three players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams. The second-team offense featured OL Hjalte Froholdt, and the third-team defense featured LB De'Jon Harris and DB Santos Ramirez.[37]

Coaching changes

Chad Morris, former head coach at Southern Methodist University, was hired on December 6, 2017, to be the 33rd head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks,[38] following the dismissal of Bret Bielema just under two weeks prior.[39] On January 9, 2018, Joe Craddock was named offensive coordinator,[40] and John Chavis was named defensive coordinator.[41] Both had previously served the same roles at SMU and Texas A&M, respectively.

Barry Lunney Jr., tight ends coach, and John Scott Jr., defensive line coach, were the only two assistants retained from Bielema's staff.

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Chuck Bednarik Award[42]De'Jon HarrisLinebackerJunior
Doak Walker Award[43]Chase HaydenRunning backSophomore
Devwah WhaleyRunning backJunior
Butkus Award[44]Dre GreenlawLinebackerSenior
De'Jon HarrisLinebackerJunior
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[45]De'Jon HarrisLinebackerJunior
Outland Trophy[46]Hjalte FroholdtOffensive linemanSenior
Wuerffel Trophy[47]Hjalte FroholdtOffensive linemanSenior

Spring game

The 2018 Arkansas Red–White Spring Football Game took place at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. CT on April 7.[48][49] It was broadcast on the SEC Network.[50] The white team consisted of the offense and the red team consisted of the defense.

The spring game followed a different format: the game was played in twelve minute quarters, rather than fifteen, with a running clock in the second half. The game was scored traditionally on offense (white team), but the defense (red team) could earn points for a variety of achievements (6 pts. for touchdown, 3 for turnover or 4th down stop, 2 for three-and-out, 2 for blocked kick, 1 for sack or TFL).[51]

DateTimeSpring GameSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
April 71:00 p.m.Red vs. White Spring GameWar Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, ARSECNWhite 27–257,000[51][52]

Preseason polls

Poll sourceDate of pollArkansas rankSource
SB NationFebruary 9, 201851st[53]
Orlando SentinelMay 28, 201891st[54]
Athlon SportsJune 20, 201859th[55]
CBS SportsAugust 8, 201864th[56]
SB Nation[a]August 22, 201852nd[57]
  1. ^ SB Nation released a second preseason poll, with several rankings changed from the February version.

Game summaries

Eastern Illinois

Game One – Eastern Illinois Panthers (0–0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (0–0)
Quarter1234Total
Panthers067720
Razorbacks102810755

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Scattered clouds • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SE 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 63,342
  • Referee: David Smith (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), D. J. Shockley (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
Game information

Coach Morris named Hjalte Froholdt, Jared Cornelius, Santos Ramirez, De'Jon Harris, and Dre Greenlaw team captains for Arkansas' first game. Cole Kelley was named the starting quarterback, though Ty Storey played the majority of the game, throwing three touchdown passes. With the victory, Arkansas improved to 98–23–4 all-time in season openers, with Chad Morris becoming the eighth consecutive Razorback head coach to win their first game at Arkansas.[58] This game also gave Arkansas a 6–0 record against current OVC members, their last win coming in 2015 against UT Martin.

At Colorado State

Game Two – Arkansas Razorbacks (1–0) at Colorado State Rams (0–2)
Quarter1234Total
Razorbacks7614027
Rams3681734

at Canvas StadiumFort Collins, Colorado

Game information

Coach Morris named Michael Taylor II, Armon Watts, Brian Wallace, and Jeremy Patton as the captains for Arkansas' second game. The pregame depth charts named both Cole Kelley and Ty Storey as starting quarterbacks, though Storey started the game and played the entire first half. However, he was replaced by Kelley for the second half after throwing two interceptions. The loss dropped the Razorbacks to 14–2 against current MWC opponents, with the last contest, in 2011, resulting in an Arkansas win over New Mexico.[59]

North Texas

Game Three – North Texas Mean Green (2–0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1–1)
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green17173744
Razorbacks0100717

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy • Temperature: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NNE 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 62,355
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave LaMont (play-by-play), Ray Bentley (color), Tera Talmadge (sideline)
Game information

For Arkansas' third game, Coach Morris named Jonathan Nance, McTelvin Agim, Deion Malone, and Nate Dalton as captains. For the second straight game, the pregame depth chart listed both Kelley and Storey as starting quarterbacks; Kelley ultimately got the start and played into the third quarter before being replaced by freshman Connor Noland, who shared the remaining drives with freshman John Stephen Jones. The loss dropped Arkansas to 54–30 against current C–USA opponents, 10–1 since joining the SEC.

At No. 9 Auburn

Game Four – Arkansas Razorbacks (1–2) at No. 9 Auburn Tigers (2–1)
Quarter1234Total
Razorbacks00303
No. 9 Tigers10771034

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SE 9 mph
  • Game attendance: 84,188
  • Referee: Ken Williamson (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information

Coach Morris named Randy Ramsey, Jared Cornelius, Hjalte Froholdt, and Santos Ramirez to be captains for Arkansas' fourth game. For the first time this season, Ty Storey was named the sole starting quarterback; he played the entire game, save for a few snaps given to Kelley.

Vs. Texas A&M

Game Five – Arkansas Razorbacks (1–3) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (2–2)
Quarter1234Total
Razorbacks073717
Aggies1430724

at AT&T StadiumArlington, Texas

  • Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: n/a (game played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 55,383
  • Referee: James Carter (SEC)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (color), Allison Williams (sideline)
Game information

Prior to Arkansas' fifth game, Chad Morris named the permanent captains for the remainder of the season: Santos Ramirez, Hjalte Froholdt, Dre Greenlaw, and De'Jon Harris. For the second game in a row, Ty Storey was named the starting quarterback.

No. 1 Alabama

Game Six – No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (5–0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1–4)
Quarter1234Total
No. 1 Crimson Tide212071765
Razorbacks7731431

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy • Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: S 13 mph
  • Game attendance: 64,974
  • Referee: John McDaid (SEC)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline)
Game information

For the third consecutive game, pregame depth charts listed Ty Storey as Arkansas' starting quarterback. This was Arkansas' 24th matchup against an AP No. 1 team; the loss dropped them to 4–20. Additionally, Cheyenne O'Grady became only the 3rd SEC player to score two receiving touchdowns in one half against a Nick Saban–led Alabama team.

Ole Miss

Game Seven – Ole Miss Rebels (4–2) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1–5)
Quarter1234Total
Rebels31471337
Razorbacks17106033

at War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Wind: ENE 12 mph
  • Game attendance: 51,438
  • Referee: Marc Curles (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information

This game was the first since 2014 that Arkansas faced an SEC opponent in Little Rock.

Tulsa

Game Eight – Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1–5) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1–6)
Quarter1234Total
Golden Hurricane00000
Razorbacks01010323

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C) • Wind: N 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 56,691
  • Referee: Matt Austin (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
Game information

For the fourth time in the last five years, the Razorbacks faced a non–P5 opponent for their homecoming game. After Ty Storey was injured against Ole Miss, freshman Connor Noland was named the starter. Noland played into the third quarter until he was injured on a hit and momentarily replaced by Cole Kelley. He and Kelley shared the remainder of the snaps in the game.

Vanderbilt

Game Nine – Vanderbilt Commodores (3–5) at Arkansas Razorbacks (2–6)
Quarter1234Total
Commodores71432145
Razorbacks7731431

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: W 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 56,251
  • Referee: Hubert Owens (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), D. J. Shockley (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
Game information

No. 9 LSU

Game Ten – No. 9 LSU Tigers (7–2) at Arkansas Razorbacks (2–7)
Quarter1234Total
No. 9 Tigers7710024
Razorbacks0301417

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 38 °F (3 °C) • Wind: SSW 5 mph
  • Game attendance: 64,135
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick (SEC)
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information

At No. 25 Mississippi State

Game Eleven – Arkansas Razorbacks (2–8) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (6–4)
Quarter1234Total
Razorbacks03306
No. 25 Bulldogs314211452

at Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, Mississippi

  • Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind: SSE 2 mph
  • Game attendance: 57,772
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler (SEC)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Adam Amin (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline)
Game information

At Missouri

Game Twelve – Arkansas Razorbacks (2–9) at Missouri Tigers (7–4)
Quarter1234Total
Razorbacks00000
Tigers72110038

at Faurot Field at Memorial StadiumColumbia, Missouri

Game information

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionConsecutive season at
Arkansas in current position
Alma mater
Chad MorrisHead coach1stTexas A&M '92
Joe CraddockOffensive coordinator/Quarterbacks1stMiddle Tennessee '08
John ChavisDefensive coordinator/Linebackers1stTennessee '78
Jeff TraylorAssociate head coach/Running backs1stStephen F. Austin '90
Barry Lunney Jr.Tight ends6thArkansas '96
Justin SteppWide receivers1stFurman '07
Dustin FryOffensive line1stClemson '06
Steve CaldwellDefensive line1stArkansas State '77
John Scott Jr.Defensive line2ndWestern Carolina '00
Ron CooperSecondary1stJacksonville State '83
Mark SmithSecondary1stHardin–Simmons '00
Trumain CarrollHead strength & conditioning coach1stOklahoma State '05
Reference:[60]

Roster

2018 Arkansas Razorbacks football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR1Jared CorneliusSr
RB2Chase HaydenSo
WR3Koilan Jackson Fr
QB4Ty StoreyJr
RB5Rakeem Boyd So
RB6T. J. HammondsJr
WR7Jonathan NanceSr
WR8Michael Woods IIFr
WR9De'Vion WarrenSo
WR10Jordan JonesSo
QB11Daulton Hyatt Fr
WR13Deon StewartJr
RB14Maleek Barkley Fr
QB14Carson ProctorSo
QB15Cole KelleySo
WR16La'Michael PettwayJr
QB17Austin AuneFr
QB18Jack LindseySo
TE18Jeremy PattonSr
WR19Tyson Morris Fr
RB21Devwah WhaleyJr
RB23Maleek Williams Fr
RB24Kasey Montrois Fr
RB26Justice HobbsSo
FB32Hayden JohnsonJr
FB34Kendrick JacksonSr
TE39Jackson Pace Fr
TE40Trey PurifoyJr
TE44Austin CantrellJr
OL51Hjalte Froholdt (c)Sr
OL57Shane Clenin Fr
OL60Brian WallaceSr
OL62Johnny Gibson Jr.Sr
OL64Audry Horn Fr
OL66Ty ClarySo
OL67Tyler HallSo
OL68Kirby Adcock Fr
OL69Dylan HaysSo
OL74Colton JacksonJr
OL78Dalton Wagner Fr
OL79Jalen MerrickJr
TE80Will GraggJr
WR81Jarrod BarnesSo
WR82Gary CrossSr
WR83De'Shawn Gulledge Fr
TE85Cheyenne O'GradyJr
WR86Tobias EnlowSo
TE87Blake KernSo
TE89Grayson GunterSo
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB1Chevin CallowaySo
DB2Kamren CurlSo
DL3McTelvin AgimJr
LB4Alexy Jean-BaptisteSo
DL6Gabe RichardsonJr
DL7Briston GuidrySo
LB8De'Jon Harris (c)Jr
DB9Santos Ramirez (c)Sr
DL10Randy RamseySr
DB11Ryan PulleySr
DB13Nate DaltonJr
DB14Britto TuttJr
DB15Korey Hernandez Fr
LB16Bumper PoolFr
DB18Matt BerryJr
LB20Giovanni LaFranceSo
DB21Montaric Brown Fr
LB22Deon EdwardsSo
LB23Dre Greenlaw (c)Sr
DB24Jarques McClellion Fr
DB25Micahh SmithSo
DB26Ryder LucasSr
LB27Hayden HenrySo
DB28Jayden MinchewSo
LB29Derrick MunsonSo
DB30Kevin Richardson IIISr
LB31Grant MorganSo
DB32Jordon Curtis Fr
LB33Dee WalkerSo
LB34Tyler PhillipsJr
LB36D'Vone McClureSo
DB37Brenden YoungJr
DB38Reid MillerSr
DB39Byron KeatonJr
LB40Kyrei FisherSo
DL41Austin CappsJr
DL42Jonathan MarshallSo
DB45Simeon BlairFr
LB46Damani CarterJr
LB47Tyler Pennington Fr
LB49McKinley WilliamsFr
DL52T.J. SmithJr
LB53Ben BrasuellSo
LB54Terrell CollinsSo
LB56Ma'Laizh Surrell Fr
DL71David Porter Fr
DL73Deion MaloneSr
DL86Jamario BellJr
DL90Armon WattsSr
DL91Michael Taylor IISr
DL92Elias HaleSo
DL93Isaiah NicholsFr
DL95Jake HallSr
DL97Brandon DePratoSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P18Blake JohnsonJr
K19Connor LimpertJr
LS43George MaddenJr
LS48Jordan Silver Fr
P92Chad StephensSo
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

Team captains

Prior to the season, head coach Chad Morris announced that permanent captains would not be announced until later in the season, and the captain spots would rotate until then.

  • Week 1 vs. EIU: #51 Hjalte Froholdt (senior OL), #1 Jared Cornelius (senior WR), #9 Santos Ramirez (senior DB), #8 De'Jon Harris (junior LB), #23 Dre Greenlaw (senior LB)[61]
  • Week 2 vs. CSU: #91 Michael Taylor II (senior DL), #90 Armon Watts (senior DL), #60 Brian Wallace (senior OL), #18 Jeremy Patton (senior TE)[62]
  • Week 3 vs. NT: #7 Jonathan Nance (senior WR), #3 McTelvin Agim (junior DL), #73 Deion Malone (senior DL), #13 Nate Dalton (junior DB)[63]
  • Week 4 vs. AUB: #10 Randy Ramsey (senior DL), #1 Jared Cornelius (senior WR), #51 Hjalte Froholdt (senior OL), #9 Santos Ramirez (senior DB)[64]

Prior to the Week 5 game against Texas A&M, permanent captains were announced.

  • Permanent season captains: #51 Hjalte Froholdt (senior OL), #8 De'Jon Harris (junior LB), #9 Santos Ramirez (senior DB), #23 Dre Greenlaw (senior LB)[65]

Recruits

The Razorbacks signed a total of 17 recruits.

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Connor Noland
QB
Greenwood, ArkansasGreenwood High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)205 lb (93 kg)Jul 20, 2016 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Bumper Pool
LB
Lucas, TexasLovejoy High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Nov 7, 2016 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Isaiah Nichols
DE
Springdale, ArkansasSpringdale High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)Jun 21, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Noah Gatlin
OT
Jonesboro, ArkansasJonesboro High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)300 lb (140 kg)Jun 21, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Michael Woods II
WR
Magnolia, TexasMagnolia High School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)188 lb (85 kg)Dec 10, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Ladarrius Bishop
CB
Ashdown, ArkansasAshdown High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)189 lb (86 kg)Dec 10, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Silas Robinson
OG
Yoakum, TexasYoakum High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)300 lb (140 kg)Dec 10, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Billy Ferrell
DT
Fordyce, ArkansasFordyce High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)331 lb (150 kg)Dec 17, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Nick Fulwider
DE
Tyrone, GeorgiaSandy Creek High School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 21, 2017 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Courtre Alexander
DE
Owasso, OklahomaOwasso High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jan 21, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Andrew Parker
LB
New Orleans, LouisianaSophie B. Wright Charter School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)225 lb (102 kg)Jan 21, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Rakeem Boyd
RB
Houston, TexasIndependence Community College5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jan 22, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Myles Mason
S
Trussville, AlabamaHewitt-Trussville High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)Jan 22, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Ryan Winkel
OT
Memphis, TennesseeChristian Brothers High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)286 lb (130 kg)Jan 29, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
John Stephen Jones
QB
Dallas, TexasHighland Park High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Feb 4, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Joseph Foucha
S
New Orleans, LouisianaMcDonogh 35 High School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 lb (88 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Dorian Gerald
DE
Florence, South CarolinaCollege of the Canyons6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)Feb 9, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Arkansas Football Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

Statistics

Scores by quarter

1234Total
Arkansas17543417122
Non-conference opponents2029183198
1234Total
Arkansas31372149138
SEC opponents72986582317
1234Total
Arkansas48915566260
All opponents9212983113417

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
4118Hjalte FroholdtGNew England Patriots
5148Dre GreenlawLBSan Francisco 49ers
6190Armon WattsDTMinnesota Vikings

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