Catalon will be back with the Razorbacks in 2022

Arkansas safety Jalen Catalon gave Razorback fans an early Christmas present by announcing his return for next season on Twitter.

A huge part of the defense will be back next season.

Jalen Catalon, who missed the entire second half of 2021 with a shoulder injury, announced via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon his intentions of staying with Arkansas for another year.

Catalon made 46 tackles for the Razorbacks in 2021 and picked off two passes before the injury.

His career statistics include 151 tackles, nine pass breakups, five interceptions and three forced fumbles.

The Mansfield, Texas native should be a team captain again in 2022 for Barry Odom’s defense.