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Texas A&M is a finalist to land Arkansas transfer defensive lineman

Texas A&M’s defensive line needs more size and depth up front heading into the 2025 season

Texas A&M has landed four commitments from the transfer portal, led by Sunday night’s announcement that former Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson will head to College Station for his sophomore season and more than likely earn one of the three receiver starting spots.

While Hudson’s commitment is great news, the Aggies still need more depth along the defensive line after Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart declared for the NFL Draft. At the same time, several reserve players entered the portal, including defensive ends Malick Sylla and Enai White.

On Monday, it was revealed by On3’s Pete Nakos that Texas A&M and UCLA are the two finalists to land Arkansas transfer defensive lineman/Edge Nico Davillier, who recorded 34 tackles, two sacks, and six tackles for loss during his last two seasons in Fayetteville.

At 6-4 and almost 280 pounds, Davillier recorded a defensive grade of 67.6, a pass rush score of 68.4, and a coverage grade of 66.8, according to Pro Football Focus. These solid scores indicate that he is a reliable defender with significant potential in an appropriate system.

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Former Michigan State defensive end commits to transfer to Arkansas

A former Michigan State defensive end is transferring to Arkansas

On December 3rd, Michigan State football defensive end Ken Talley entered the transfer portal. Less than two weeks later, he has made his decision. Talley announced on his social media on Monday that he has decided to transfer to Arkansas to continue his collegiate career.

Arkansas will be the third program for the young defensive lineman who had originally transferred to MSU from Penn State.

You can keep track of all the incoming and outgoing transfers around Michigan State through the transfer portal using our tracker here.

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MSU football defensive end transfer visits SEC school

Michigan State defensive end transfer visits SEC program

Michigan State football lost Ken Talley to the transfer portal earlier this offseason. After having a strong start to the season, Talley fizzled off, and he and the coaching staff parted ways.

Now, Talley is exploring where the next destination he will call home will be. Originally a transfer from Penn State, this will be the third school Talley is calling home.

The first publicly known visit for Talley has been announced via X and he spent the weekend visiting Arkansas.

There is no word on whether or not the visit will lead to a commitment, but it does show the level of teams interested in the former Spartan.

Texas A&M will reportedly host Arkansas transfer CB this week

Texas A&M will reportedly host former Arkansas cornerback Jaylon Braxton this week

Texas A&M’s transfer portal success under head coach Mike Elko will need to replicate what the Aggies accomplished last offseason, even more so if 2025 will be the year to make a run to the College Football Playoff.

After the transfer portal officially opened on Monday, Elko and his staff set up several key visits, including those of wide receivers Micah Hudson and Kevin Concepcion. At the same time, the defensive line could also receive some help.

Texas A&M ended the 2024 season on a low note regarding the secondary’s performance. The team ranked 84th in passing yards allowed, and the season-ending injury to starting slot cornerback Tyreek Chappell left a hole in the unit that never recovered.

However, the news that cornerback Will Lee III will return for the 2025 season is significant. Elko and his staff have now lined up multiple visits this week with transfer corners, including former Georgia CB Julian Humphrey and now former Arkansas CB Jaylon Braxton.

According to TexAgs recruiting analyst Jason Howell, Braxton, whose 2024 2024 season was cut short due to a knee injury, looked like the top cornerback for the Razorbacks going into the year, as the Frisco, Texas native will now consider a change within the SEC.

During Braxton’s freshman season, he finished the year with 21 tackles, a forced fumble, eight pass deflections, and an interception.

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Texas A&M needs to target Arkansas transfer tight end

Texas A&M needs a playmaking tight end, so why not Luke Hasz?

Texas A&M’s transfer portal strategy will become clear only after defensive ends Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart announce their future intentions regarding the NFL Draft.

However, what is clear is that the OC Collin Klein’s scheme needs playmakers in the passing game, specifically at tight end after last offseason’s additions didn’t quite move the needle through the air, but did provide an impact blocking in the running game.

Suppose redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed is indeed the future starter going forward. In that case, he needs more at his disposal, and going back to the days of tight end Jace Sternberger’s memorable one-year as one of the program’s best play-making tight ends, a similar athlete recently entered the transfer portal.

After two seasons with Arkansas, Hasz’s season ended coincidentally against Texas A&M during the start of the 2023 season. Still, they returned this season as one of the more reliable targets in OC Bobby Petrino’s offense, recording 26 receptions, 324 yards, and four touchdowns.

Standing at 6-3 and nearly 250 pounds, Hasz runs routes like a wide receiver and is a mismatch in the seam. He is a much more polished tight end than Theo Melin Öhrström, who should take the next step in his development next season.

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4-star LB Tavion Wallace signs with SEC program

Four-star in-state linebacker recruit Tavion Wallace has signed with Arkansas despite a late push from UGA and FSU

Four-star linebacker recruit Tavion Wallace has signed with the Arkansas Razorbacks despite a late push from the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles.

Wallace’s signing is a huge win for the Razorbacks, who have struggled to recruit in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Wallace is easily the Razorbacks’ best commitment in the class of 2025. Arkansas does not have any other four-star recruits according to 247Sports’ rankings.

The Razorbacks have the No. 32 recruiting class in the country. Arkansas has 22 total commitments.

Tavion Wallace plays high school football for Appling County High School in Baxley, Georgia. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound defender is the No. 13 ranked linebacker in the country. Wallace is ranked as the No. 124 recruit in the nation and the No. 15 prospect in Georgia, per 247Sports.

Wallace runs track and has elite speed (10.9 seconds in the 100 meters). Wallace has NFL bloodlines and a high level of potential. The Carolina Panthers drafted his brother, Trevin Wallace, in the third-round of the 2024 NFL draft. Trevin Wallace played college football at Kentucky.

Despite Wallace’s signing, Georgia still has an elite recruiting class at linebacker. UGA has signed the nation’s top linebacker in five-star Zayden Walker. Co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann has recruited linebackers better than any other coach in the country.

 

Georgia transfer LB among the SEC’s leading tacklers

Georgia football transfer linebacker is fourth in the SEC in total tackles

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey has made an instant impact with the Arkansas Razorbacks this season. Sorey, who had 24 total tackles and one sack across three seasons at Georgia, has easily topped those numbers with the Razorbacks.

Sorey has 70 total tackles, an interception and a sack this season with Arkansas. Sorey leads Arkansas in tackles and is a big piece of the Razorbacks’ defense.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker is fourth in the SEC in tackles. Sorey recorded 13 total tackles in the Razorbacks’ recent 63-31 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels. Sorey is an example of a former Georgia player that left patrially due to playing time and is posting big numbers in an expanded role with his new team.

Arkansas is 5-4 this season including 3-3 in SEC action. Former Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks are having a solid season. Arkansas’ next game is at home on Nov. 16 against the Texas Longhorns.

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The Razorbacks will look to become bowl eligible against Texas.

Georgia transfer LB is Arkansas’ leading tackler

Georgia football transfer linebacker leads the Arkansas Razorbacks in tackles through six games

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey has made an immediate impact with the Arkansas Razorbacks this season. Sorey, who had 24 tackles and one sack in three seasons at Georgia, has already bested those numbers through six games with Arkansas.

Sorey has 40 total tackles and a sack this season with the Razorbacks. Sorey leads Arkansas in tackles and is a big reason why the Razorbacks are off to a strong start the season.

Sorey’s top performance came in Week 2 against Oklahoma State when recorded 13 total tackles. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker also put up eight tackles in Arkansas’ stunning upset of Tennessee in Week 6.

Arkansas is 4-2 this season including 2-1 in SEC action. Former Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks are fourth in the SEC football standings entering bye week. Arkansas’ next game is at home on Oct. 19 against the LSU Tigers.

Sorey made an impressive tackle for a loss in Week 1 against Oklahoma State.

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Arkansas is a feel good story in the SEC through Week 6. The Razorbacks will look to continue their bounce back year against LSU.

Fans react after No. 4 Tennessee falls apart vs Arkansas

No. 4 Tennessee football lost to unranked Arkansas, a loss that Georgia fans can enjoy as well.

Alabama wasn’t the only team to suffer a brutal upset loss this week. There were several high-profile upsets from this week, and the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers became a victim of one of them, dropping to the unranked Arkansas Razorbacks 19-14.

Early on, it looked like Tennessee was going to cruise to an unimpressive win, leading 14-3 in the middle of the 3rd quarter. However, Tennessee punted on each of their next four drives, while Arkansas scored 16 unanswered, including the go-ahead touchdown with 1:17 left in the fourth. Tennessee made it all the way to Arkansas’ 20-yard line, before quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran out of bounds as time expired.

Nico Iamaleava was terrible in this game, totaling just 154 yards on 29 attempts for a QB rating of 39.5. The running game was the only source of points on offense, with two touchdowns and 174 yards on 36 total attempts.

Meanwhile, Arkansas’ Taylen Green was great, with 266 yards on 27 attempts, but he left the game with a lower-body injury, leaving backup Malachi Singleton to lead the Razorbacks to pay dirt. That’s exactly what he did, leading them on a 4-play, 59-yard drive, capped off by his own running touchdown.

This is the first week in college football history where two SEC teams ranked in the top five lost in the same week. Both the Alabama and Tennessee losses give Georgia a better chance to make the SEC championship.

Here are some of the top fan reactions on social media after the game:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another 2025 Aggie commit will attend Texas A&M vs. Arkansas

2025 4-star RB commit Deondrae “Tiger” Riden will also attend Texas A&M vs. Arkansas

Texas A&M (3-1. 1-0 SEC) will face Arkansas (3-1, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday afternoon, as the Southwest Classic will resume inside AT&T Stadium for a final game in the venue after a decade-plus.

While the Aggie offense looks to keep improving, keeping the Razorback offense at bay will likely be the key to leaving Arlington, Texas, with a victory; the team that doesn’t turn the ball over will also have a stark advantage.

Outside of the fans and alumni attending the game, several of Texas A&M’s 2025 commits, including 4-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson, 4-star linebacker Noah Mikhail, 4-star OT Marcus Garcia, and now, 4-star running back Deondrae “Tiger” Riden, will also attend the game as head coach Mike Elko and his staff look to solidify their commitments ahead of early signing day.

Needing to add to the running back room due to future departures, Riden is one of the more dynamic athletes in the class, possessing the speed, vision, and second-level agility to become an early contributor in OC Collin Klein’s offense. So far this season, Riden has rushed for 416 yards and five touchdowns while averaging over 100 rushing yards per game.

Texas A&M will face Arkansas inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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