By securing three of the top linemen through the NCAA transfer portal, offensive line coach Eric Mateos and football

coach Sam Pittman of the University of Arkansas made significant progress in addressing the needs of the offensive

line.

On November 20, Keyshawn Blackstock, a former offensive lineman for Michigan State, became the first to sign with

the Hogs.

He is ranked No. 118 overall and No. 7 offensive tackle in the portal by On3.com.

Blackstock, who stands 6 feet 5 inches and weighs 315 pounds, visited Ole Miss and North Carolina State before

making an official trip to Fayetteville on November 11 for the Auburn game.

He turned down scholarship offers from Nebraska, Colorado, Louisville, Maryland, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and

the Wolf Pack in favor of the Hogs.

A few backup players are lost by the Razorbacks to the NFL Draft

Arkansas’s FAYETTEVILLE Two important defensive backs for Arkansas left the team after declaring their intention

to pursue professional careers. Dwight McGlothern, a senior defensive back, and Alfahiym Walcott, a safety, have

also submitted draft applications.

McGlothern transferred to Arkansas after the Razorbacks’ unexpected 9-4 season in 2021, having previously

attended LSU. He was a productive but underappreciated backup player on a strong Tigers defense. The native of

Houston joined the Razorbacks in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of their top tacklers with 52 tackles,

along with a team-high four interceptions in 13 games.

McGlothern battled to maintain his fitness during the 2023 campaign due to a bothersome toe ailment that occurred

in early September. Nevertheless, with three interceptions, the ball-hawking defender continued to lead the club.

Along with classmate Lorando Johnson, Walcott, a fellow transfer defensive back, arrived from Baylor as a redshirt

super senior. Despite dealing with a couple injuries, Walcott participated in all 12 of this season’s games. In addition

to tying McGlothern for the most interceptions with three, he finished the season as Arkansas’ fourth-highest tackler

with 56.

This offseason, Arkansas has lost a total of seventeen scholarship players to the NFL Draft or transfer portal. The

NCAA’s decision to eliminate the 25 scholarship signee cap has allowed teams to make more effective and efficient

roster changes every offseason.

Regarding other potential NFL departures, Landon Jackson declared he will play one more season for the

Razorbacks at the very least. The native of Texarkana, Texas, was listed as the best defensive end prospect for the

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