There’s Dwight McGlothern and there’s everyone else.
Marcus Woodson’s job is to change that. So far this fall, the new Arkansas secondary coach is making headway in doing so.
Woodson took to the microphone Wednesday as the biggest focus of the Razorbacks’ camp on that day was the secondary. Specfically cornerback, the first line of defense when it comes to pass defense.
Arkansas’ pass defense was ranked last in FBS last year, allowing 294.7 yards per game through the air. McGlothern was relatively good in his first year after transferring in from LSU, but the rest of the unit had serious issues.
Much of fall camp at the position has been spent determining the hierarchy after McGlothern.
“Nudie has really stepped up and done a good job. The addition of Jaheim to the room has really been a big addition. He’s still young, but he’s a smart player that retains information. He takes the meeting to the field. And that’s what gives himself a chance.”
Jaheim Singletary transferred in from Georgia, where he was a five-star commit to the Bulldogs two years ago. Between him, TCU transfer Kee’yon Stewart and freshman Jaylon Braxton, Woodson thinks the foundation is in place to have more success in 2023, even if Braxton’s is more toward the future.
“We had to find the right guys at corner. Right now we feel good with those four corners,” Woodson said.
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