sam pittman called them his deepest unit on the roster. During a bulk of spring practices, Arkansas’ secondary has lived up to that billing.
The Razorbacks, despite losing three starters from its five-man unit last year – two to transfer and one to the NFL – expect to be even better in 2022. Arkansas was, by the numbers, solid against the pass, ranking 41st in FBS in yards passing allowed.
A closer look, however, shows the Hogs gave up 280 yards or more four times. Three of the team’s four losses came in such games.
A pair of incoming transfers, from SEC schools no less, and the return of Jalen Catalon, who was lost for the year halfway through it, should go a long way in helping those numbers when fall rolls around.
Arkansas could legitimately play 10 or more players in the backfield with legitimate time. It’s a good problem to have, especially with the Hogs’ primary defense in the spring looking like a 3-2-6.
Here is the expected depth chart as it has appeared so far in the spring.
Cornerback No. 1 – LaDarrius Bishop
Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. (9) and defensive back LaDarrius Bishop (24) tackle Texas A&M Aggies running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
LaDarrius Bishop was a full-time starter for the Razorbacks in 2021 and little suggests so far he will lose that designation.
He had just 15 tackles, ranking 19th on the team. But that isn’t his forte. Bishop is a cover man and he’s good it. If he weren’t, he wouldn’t be a starter. Expect him to man one of the two spots on the outside come September.
Cornerback No. 2 – Hudson Clark
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 17: Hudson Clark #17 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates with teammate Jalen Catalon #1 after returning a interception for a touchdown in the second of a game against the…
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