Recapping Hogs' Offers on Opening Day of Transfer Portal

There are plenty of big names and intriguing athletes for positions of need.

Author:
Jacob Davis
Updated:
Dec 5, 2023 11:19 AM EST
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Dec 5, 2023

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Coach Sam Pittman mentioned in his final radio show appearance of the season last week that his team would recruit out of the portal as usual. He mentioned the Razorbacks will need a transfer quarterback, offensive linemen, cornerbacks and safeties. There is reason to trust Pittman’s staff for how it rarely misses on transfer additions.

By 10 a.m. Monday, over 700 players had entered the transfer portal. Huge names from Ohio State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Colorado have become readily available free agents. Here are a few portal entries who have received Razorback offers or have significant interest.

ETHAN MINER, OL
North Texas

The Mean Green’s leader was one of the nation’s best centers in 2023. According to Pro Football Focus, Miner finished the season as the top rated player at his position. The 6-foot-2, 283 pounder started his career at Arkansas State, one of the two FBS offers Miner held. Now, as a graduate transfer he will be looking to break into Power Four football. He will visit Mississippi State this weekend.

REMINGTON STRICKLAND, OL
Texas A&M

The former high 3-star prospect from Sugar Land, Texas held 30-plus offers coming out of high school that includes one from Arkansas while Brad Davis was line coach in 2020. Strickland hasn’t played much throughout his Aggie career recording limited snaps this season. The 6-foot-4, 300 pound guard reports offers from Tennessee, USC, Louisville Illinois and Boston College.

EASTON KILTY, OL
North Dakota

Kilty played 35 consecutive games as a Fighting Hawk before entering the transfer portal. He already reports offers from Arkansas, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Auburn, Virginia Tech and more. He played over 700 snaps this season and graded in the mid-80s through Pro Football Focus.

WILL LEE, CB
Kansas State

A former JUCO All-American at Iowa Western during the 2022 season. On Monday, he was the first transfer to report an offer from Arkansas on social media. The 6-foot- 180 pound cornerback recorded 42 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions this season. Auburn, Washington, Michigan State and South Carolina are notable programs who have offered Lee.

ETHAN ROBINSON, CB
Bucknell

The former Patriot League all-conference defender has been extremely active during his college career. In 31 games, Robinson has recorded 154 tackles, 6.5 tackles, 1 sack, 25 pass breakups, 5 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. His transfer recruitment will be a tight one with USC, Auburn, Arkansas, West Virginia and others fighting for his signature.

JASHON WATKINS, CB
Tennessee State

Another FCS product but with huge size for a cornerback at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. Watkins started his career at Memphis before transferring to Tennessee State. He holds offers from Arkansas, Western Kentucky, Temple, and UMASS.