The halfway point is was technically over before Arkansas’ last game, a 52-37 win over BYU. But bye weeks are traditionally thought of as the resting point of college football seasons, so we’re taking a ‘halfway point’ approach.
Arkansas’ 4-3 record puts the Razorbacks exactly where they were one year ago at the same time. The difference is how each season felt and who has contributed.
Last year’s team had arguably the best wide receiver the school has ever had in Treylon Burks. He provided first-year starter KJ Jefferson a consistent threat and, when things were stick, an out.
Experienced defensive lineman John Ridgeway, Tre Williams and Markell Utsey solidified a defensive line that may have lacked start power, but not discipline.
Montaric Brown, Joe Foucha and Greg Brooks Jr. were stablizing forces in the secondary after the loss of Jalen Catalon halfway through the season.
Those players are all gone in 2022. Arkansas has sought replacements but varying degrees of success. It’s all but certain, though, someone in the final five games will begin to take that next step the same way all of them once had to take theirs.
Let’s examine the 10 best players on the Arkansas roster this season (and for this season only).