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Our writer, Kendall Hilton, expect big production in Arkansas’ stat predictions

Some college football fun predicting the Razorbacks’ stat leaders.

The college football season is slowly approaching, and it’s time to start having fun.

Everyone loves preseason predictions. The media drives its coverage based on predictions. Fans use predictions during debates with friends at the bar. The fantasy sports industry is built on predictions.

We’ve already made some predictions about the upcoming Razorbacks season. Check out our positional depth chart predictions if you’re not caught up yet.

KJ Jefferson has been the star of the preseason so far for the Hogs, recently being announced as one of 30 quarterbacks named to the Manning Award Watch List. Safety Jalen Catalon is expected to be one of the top defensive backs in the country this season.

The running backs and wide receiver groups are deep, so we’ll see the production spread evenly across the board, but I am predicting a big season from Jaden Haselwood. And the defensive line needs someone to step up to build some momentum on the defensive line.

Our editor, E. Wayne, has already laid out his stat prediction for this season, so without any further delay, here are my season stat predictions.

College Football News suggests this non-conference team could upset Arkansas in 2022

Is there a “sure win” on the 2022 schedule that could end up being an upset?

After completing their most successful season in a decade in 2021, the Arkansas Razorbacks have higher-than-usual expectations heading into 2022.

With the likes of [autotag]KJ Jefferson[/autotag], [autotag]Raheim Sanders[/autotag], and [autotag]Jadon Haselwood[/autotag] leading the offense, as well as [autotag]Jalen Catalon[/autotag] and [autotag]Drew Sanders[/autotag] being impact players on defense, it is easy to see why Arkansas could win 9-10 games this season. But, is there a “sure win” on the schedule that Razorback fans should be worried about? College Football News says yes.

In a list titled, “SEC Top Letdown Games for Every Team”, Ben Niewoehner of College Football News says that Arkansas’ potential “letdown” game is not against a conference opponent, but on the road at BYU. The Cougars themselves aren’t a threat to Arkansas, says Niewoehner, but where they are in the schedule could draw some concern.

How will Arkansas rebound from a three-week onslaught before making the tough trip to Provo? It will get on the plane after taking on Texas A&M in Arlington, Alabama, and at Mississippi State. The team will need a week off – that comes after the Cougars.

The Razorbacks and Cougars are set to meet for the first time on the gridiron on October 15 at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The game at BYU will be the middle game of a three-game road trip beginning October 8 at Mississippi State, and concluding October 29 at Auburn.

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Multiple Razorback athletes partner with Bobby Bones in NIL deal

Radio show host and musician Bobby Bones is calling on key Razorbacks to promote his apparel company.

Morning radio show host, and noted Razorback fanatic, Bobby Bones, has announced his partnership with three of Arkansas’ most recognizable athletes to promote his apparel brand “Can’t See Apparel”.

Arkansas basketball’s [autotag]Devonte Davis[/autotag], and football’s [autotag]Raheim Sanders[/autotag] and [autotag]Bumper Pool[/autotag] have all announced their NIL deal with Bones. In promoted tweets, all three athletes say that each purchase from CantSeeApparel.com will be given back to the community by working closely with a local organization to ensure that kids in Northwest Arkansas can play completive sports, regardless of income level.

I have signed an NIL deal with @mrbobbybones and his apparel company @cantseeapparel This company gives back with every purchase, and they’ll be working closely with an organization in NW Arkansas to make sure more kids regardless of income level, can play competitive sports‼️ pic.twitter.com/m3CyQoRv6J

— Bumper Pool (@bumperpool10) April 26, 2022

Pool had his best season at linebacker in 2021, recording 125 total tackles, and 7.5 for loss. Raheim “Rocket” Sanders was one of four Razorbacks to rush for over 500 yards last season, running for 578 yards on 114 carries with five touchdowns.

I have signed an NIL deal with @mrBobbyBones and his apparel company @CantSeeApparel This company gives back with every purchase, and they’ll be working closely with an organization in NW Arkansas to make sure more kids regardless of income level, can play competitive sports ‼️ pic.twitter.com/9YeljZY5Pl

— RocketSanders 🚀 (@raheim_sanders) April 26, 2022

Devonte “Devo” Davis averaged 8.3 points per game in the 2021-22 season for Arkansas Basketball. His most memorable moment came in the Auburn game on February 8, when he sealed the deal with a dunk, which made for an iconic photo.

Feb 8, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) dunks the ball after the clock expired in overtime as Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 80-76. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Glad to announce that I have signed an NIL deal with @mrBobbyBones 🔥and his apparel company @CantSeeApparel .This company gives back with every purchase, and they’ll work with an organization in NW Arkansas to make sure kids regardless of income level, can play sports.#Sponsor pic.twitter.com/gcHIV56XsE

— Davonte Davis⁉️ (@MrDevoBuckets) April 25, 2022

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Freshman Rashod Dubinion has potential to be key player in rushing game

There’s another candidate to carry the load for the Arkansas running game this season.

There is a ton of buzz surrounding Arkansas football and for good reason.

Both coordinators, [autotag]Kendal Briles[/autotag] and [autotag]Barry Odom[/autotag] return for their third season, and signal-caller [autotag]KJ Jefferson[/autotag] returns to lead the offense with his dual-threat attack.

The biggest question surrounding the Razorback offense is, “who steps up in the place of Trelon Smith?” Smith, who transferred to TCU during the offseason, leaves behind 598 yards and five touchdowns from 2021.

[autotag]Raheim Sanders[/autotag], [autotag]Dominique Johnson[/autotag], and [autotag]AJ Green[/autotag] are among the choices that Arkansas has, but there is another name that Razorback fans should get to know, that’s freshman [autotag]Rashod Dubinion[/autotag].

According to Nikki Chavanelle of On3, Dubinion, an early enrollee from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Ga., played for current running backs coach Jimmy Smith in high school. Although early in his career, Dubinion looks to get a significant amount of carries in 2022, says head coach Sam Pittman.

He’s really a shifty runner. He’s a mature kid. There’s no doubt in my mind that he’ll help us next year in games. Not just special teams but he’ll be one of the backs toating the mail because he’s a good player.

To hear all of Sam Pittman’s thoughts following last Saturday’s spring game, click here.

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KJ Jefferson is among the SEC’s best quarterbacks, according to On3

The popularity surrounding KJ Jefferson continues to grow, as he ranks among the SEC’s best signal callers.

As the “talking season” stage of the College Football offseason gets closer, the hype surrounding Arkansas football continues to grow. One of the reason’s for the Razorbacks’ popularity, is quarterback [autotag]KJ Jefferson[/autotag].

So much so, that Jefferson is thought to be one of the best quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference. Jesse Simonton of On3 released his SEC Quarterback Power Rankings on Sunday, and Jefferson ranks among the conference’s best, checking in at No. 2. Jefferson is behind Alabama’s Bryce Young for the top spot and is ranks higher than Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler, and Kentucky’s Will Levis, among others.

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Simonton believes that if Jefferson has a great season in 2022, that the sky is the limit for his future.

Jefferson is a bulldozer with limbs. The Razorbacks’ 6-3, 250-pound dual-threat talent was 3rd in the SEC in yards per attempt (9.1), had 27 total touchdowns and rushed for 664 yards. Last year was a breakout campaign for Jefferson, but he could become a true SEC star and legit NFL prospect with a monster 2022 season.

Jefferson burst onto the scene in 2021 by completing 67% of his passes for 2,676 yards and 21 touchdowns to only four interceptions. He was also 2nd on the team in rushing by carrying the football 146 times for 664 yards and scoring six touchdowns.

Arkansas looks to Jefferson to build on the success of 2021, as he will have solid receiving targets in [autotag]Jadon Haselwood[/autotag], [autotag]Ketron Jackson[/autotag], and [autotag]Malik Hornsby[/autotag], as well as a supporting cast of [autotag]Raheim Sanders[/autotag][autotag], [autotag]AJ Greene[/autotag], and [autotag]Dominique Johnson[/autotag] at the running back position.

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Arkansas Football named one of College Football’s “Most Exciting Teams” ahead of 2022 season

It seems that the national media is picking up what Arkansas fans already know… the Hogs are fun again.

We now take a break from the myriad of mock drafts to bring you something that most Arkansas fans already know… Arkansas Razorbacks football is fun again.

Although Razorback fans saw that firsthand after witnessing the first nine-plus win season since 2011, it is always exciting to see that the national media also sees the buzz surrounding Arkansas football.

Brad Crawford of 247sports recently put out a piece titled “College football’s most boring, entertaining teams ahead of 2022 season”, and Arkansas has made the list as the No. 3 most exciting team for the upcoming season.

Arkansas joins fellow SEC squads Alabama and Georgia, as well as Ohio State and Arizona State on the list. What will make Arkansas football so entertaining in 2022? Crawford explains:

The Razorbacks play an exciting brand of football under Sam Pittman and led the SEC in rushing last season. KJ Jefferson came into his own during his first full season as the Razorbacks’ starting quarterback with 2,676 yards and 21 scores through the air. Nine-win Arkansas was extremely entertaining since a quarter of its games were decided by a touchdown or less, including a 52-51 nail-biting loss to Ole Miss in October and a narrow setback at Alabama later.

Arkansas’ prolific quarterback in [autotag]KJ Jefferson[/autotag] returns, as well as rushing weapons [autotag]Raheim Sanders[/autotag], [autotag]Dominque Johnson[/autotag], and [autotag]AJ Greene[/autotag]. Jefferson will be without his No. 1 target [autotag]Treylon Burks[/autotag], but will have a solid replacement in Oklahoma transfer [autotag]Jadon Haselwood[/autotag], as well as converted wide receiver [autotag]Malik Hornsby[/autotag].

The Razorbacks have also succeeded in landing talent from the Transfer Portal. Joining Haselwood are [autotag]Drew Sanders[/autotag] from Alabama, [autotag]Latavious Brini[/autotag] from Georgia, [autotag]Jordan Dominek[/autotag] from Georgia Tech, and [autotag]Landon Jackson[/autotag] from LSU.