Razorbacks add pair of Big Ten transfers as portal window continues

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks figuratively gained a huge addition to its transfer portal haul Tuesday as USC transfer defensive lineman Carlon Jones announced his decision to commit to Arkansas, per reports.

Jones signed with the Trojans as a 4-star prospect and member of its 2024 class. The 6-foot-2, 306 pound lineman played in eight games this season while recording four total tackles.

He is the ranked as the No. 339 overall transfer in the portal, No. 21 among defensive lineman, according to 247Sports rankings.

BREAKING: USC transfer DL Carlon Jones has Committed to Arkansas, he tells @On3Sports

The 6’3 315 DL was ranked as a Top 20 DL in the 2024 Class (per On3)

He’ll have 3 years of eligibility remaininghttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/2YcRlzropW
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 6, 2026

Arkansas' defense struggled mightily last season finishing No. 122 nationally in total defense by allowing more than 425 yards per game.

One under the radar visitor who announced his commitment to the Razorbacks is Michigan transfer running back Jasper Parker.

He served in a backup role in a loaded backfield behind Justice Haynes, Jordan Marshall and Bryson Kuzdal who all surpassed 350 yards rushing this season.

Parker finished his true freshman season with 25 carries for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground.

While he didn't receive a transfer rating from 247Sports, he was a former composite 4-star tailback in the 2025 class and was ranked as the No. 285 recruit nationally, No. 19 among his position and the No. 10 player in Louisiana.

He had more than 20 offers and committed to the Wolverines over offers from Alabama, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Arizona, Auburn, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, SMU, USC and many others.

BREAKING: Michigan transfer RB Jasper Parker has signed with Arkansas, @PeteNakos reports🐗 https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/WLPdpIACRg
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 6, 2026

The 6-foot, 205 pound transfer is a graduate of Archbishop Shaw in Marrero, Louisiana, which is the same town that produced former Razorbacks and NFL linebacker Scoota Harris.

Parker along with fellow transfer Sutton Smith are set to join returning bruiser Braylen Russell in the backfield next season. Silverfield's offenses are respected nationally as a physical unit predicated on strong rushing attacks.

Since the transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2, the Razorbacks have assembled a transfer class that consists of 10 commitments and currently ranks in the top 25 nationally.

Which Razorbacks are “all in?”

QB KJ Jackson, Redshirt Sophomore
QB Trever Jackson, Redshirt Sophomore
RB Braylen Russell, Junior
WR Jalen Brown, Redshirt Junior
WR CJ Brown, Junior
TE Gavin Garretson, Redshirt Freshman
OL Caden Kitler, Redshirt Senior
OL Kobe Branham, Redshirt Sophomore
DE Quincy Rhodes, Senior
DE Trent Sellers, Redshirt Sophomore
WR Antonio Jordan, Redshirt Freshman
LB Wyatt Simmons, Redshirt Freshman
RB Markeylin Batton, Redshirt Freshman
FB Maddox Lassiter, Redshirt Junior
WR Ismael Cisse, Redshirt Junior
OL Kash Courtney, Redshirt Freshman
DE Kieundre Johnson, Redshirt Freshman
DE Caleb Bell, Redshirt Sophomore
DB Christian Harrison, Transfer (Cincinnati)
K Braeden McAlister, Transfer (Georgia State)
K Max Gilbert, Transfer (Tennessee)
QB AJ Hill, Transfer (Memphis)
RB Sutton Smith, Transfer (Memphis)
OL Malachi Breland, Transfer (Memphis)
WR Jamari Hawkins, Transfer (Memphis)
LB Ja'Quavion Smith, Transfer (Howard)
DL Carlon Jones, Transfer (USC)
RB Jasper Parker, Transfer (Michigan)

Arkansas fans can stay up to date with roster transactions using the Razorbacks on SI Offseason Tracker that is updated daily.

Which Razorbacks are “all in?”

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