Isiah Sategna… the next great Razorback receiver?

We all know about track guys that play football. They are super fast and typically can only run a maximum of three routes. The worst part about track guys, the majority of them can not catch.

I don’t think that will be the issue for Razorback freshman Isaiah Sategna. 

He’s playing with a lot of confidence – Sam Pittman

Sategna was the highlight of the spring practices this year, catching many passes and showing off his freakish abilities. He was KJ Jefferson’s favorite target during spring practices, thanks to Dan Enos building some plays around the freshman.

“He’s made great strides this spring,” Jefferson said. “He’s really embraced it. That whole receiver room has really embraced the competition level. They come in each and every day ready to work.”

With his speed, expect to see reverses, screens, out routes, and deep bombs to create opportunities to put the high school track star in space. On the opening play of his alma mater, Fayetteville High School 2021 season, he took a reverse 80-yard to the house untouched. 

At Fayetteville, he played for former Arkansas quarterback Casey Dick and proved he wasn’t just a track guy. Before leaving his mark on Arkansas track and field, Santegna caught 100 passes for 1,908 yards (led the nation) and 17 touchdowns.

With Enos’s creativity and Jefferson launching the ball, we could see that same type of big-play production from Santegna working out of the slot with Bryce Stephens.

This combo looks mighty fine pic.twitter.com/fRIQ71fDLZ

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“I had to look myself in the mirror because, being a freshman, I wasn’t used to not playing and stuff,” Sategna said. “I learned a lot from that year and I’m glad I got to redshirt so I still have four more years, but I’m looking to play this year. That’s my goal.”