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Arkansas Football Offseason Depth Chart- Cornerbacks

kendall hilton
·3 min read

The Razorback secondary will look a lot different from a season ago and possibly better. 

Last season, Arkansas had one of the worst secondaries in the SEC despite getting pressure on the quarterback.

There were a few things that contributed to that. First, losing All-American safety and defensive captain, Jalen Catalon, in the opening game. The coaching staff could never find any consistency in the group either, and most of the blame fell on them for not having them ready.

The expectations haven’t set in for the group yet with a new defensive back coach, Marcus Woodson, on the sidelines. Woodson is also the co-defensive coordinator. Only one starter returns from last year’s group, but let’s see where everyone else will settle in.

Starter: Dwight 'Nudie' McGlothern

Known as Nudie, McGlothern was the best cover corner for the Hogs last season. He’ll be very important in the Hogs’ new secondary plans.

Starter: Jaheim Singletary

Singletary was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, but after one season with Georgia, he decided to transfer to Arkansas. He’ll be one of the most talented players on defense.

Nickel: Alfahiym Walcott

Walcott was a second-team All-Big 12 DB at Baylor. He can surely be an asset in the Hogs’ defense.

4.Kee'yon Stewart

Stewart is another transfer with starting experience as a member of TCU defense last year. We can still see him gain some starts during the season.

5. LaDarrius Bishop

Bishop had some momentum heading into 2022 last year, but then his season was cut short by an injury after the second game of the season.

6. Jaylon Braxton

Braxton comes out of high school as one of the best cornerbacks in the class of 2023. How much playing time he will receive this season is still undetermined.

7. RJ Johnson

Johnson enrolled early as a three-star recruit, getting a chance to participate in spring camp. As he grows, he’ll get better.

8. Jaylen Lewis

Lewis was redshirted after three games last season, but he got a chance to see extended playing time in the Liberty Bowl at the end of the season.

9. Dallas Young

Young is another talented player apart of the Hogs 2023 recruiting class that adds depth to the secondary.

Story originally appeared on Razorbacks Wire