One of the SEC’s first big names to enter the transfer portal during the newly opened spring window is Jacolby Criswell, as the Arkansas quarterback officially announced he would be doing so Tuesday morning.
Criswell, who was competing for the Razorbacks starting job this spring, was the backup quarterback for Arkansas last season where he saw limited action behind starter K.J. Jefferson. In that limited action, Criswell posted a 63 CMP% with 143 passing yards and a 3-0 TD-INT ratio, while also rushing for 44 yards on 23 attempts.
Prior to Arkansas, Criswell spent three seasons at North Carolina from 2020-22 where he also saw limited action in a backup role. With the Tar Heels, he posted a combined 58.1 CMP% with 204 passing yards and a 1-1 TD-INT ratio, while also rushing for 133 yards and a touchdown on 20 attempts.
Arkansas QB Jacolby Criswell is in the portal. He transferred there from UNC, where he backed up Drake Maye and Sam Howell. One of more talented QBs in this cycle, which has been light on quarterbacks.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 16, 2024
Criswell is now the second quarterback from Arkansas to transfer during the 2023-24 offseason, joining the aforementioned Jefferson who went to UCF.