Depth has been the biggest issue at defensive tackle for the Razorbacks in recent years. New defensive coordinator Travis Williams has implemented a 4-2-5 base defense, differing from former DC Barry Odom’s three-man fronts the past three seasons. But with some experienced players returning and additional help from the transfer portal, Williams is confident Arkansas has what it takes.
“I think we have enough depth,” he said. “It’s just like anybody else: You don’t want to get guys hurt, but you have to get guys ready. That’s why we two-spot, so there’s always guys getting reps. We have enough depth to get the job done.”
A huge boost is the return of 6-foot-3, 303-pound senior Taurean Carter, who was injured in the 2022 spring game and missed the entire season with a knee injury. The Hogs lost a pair of starters in Isaiah Nichols, who transferred to Purdue, and Terry Hampton, who was a senior. But they also gained two experienced transfers, in Maryland’s Anthony Booker Jr., and Louisiana Tech’s Kelvie Rose.