Arkansas football transfer tracker: Who's leaving and joining the Razorbacks via portal (2023)

FAYETTEVILLE — The transfer portal officially opened on Dec. 5, and players from schools around the country entered their names to seek opportunities elsewhere. Arkansas football was no exception.

Several Razorback players had already declared their intentions to transfer before the portal technically opened. Others waited until Monday to share their decisions. Players now have until Jan. 15 to enter the portal.

Here's a look at which Arkansas football players have announced they will enter the portal, as well as those who have committed to transfer to Arkansas, with the latest announcements at the top of the list.

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Players transferring to Arkansas

Trajan Jeffcoat, DL — Jeffcoat committed to Arkansas on Jan. 22. The transfer portal had closed to new entrants, but uncommitted players with their names still in the portal could still choose a school. Jeffcoat, a grad transfer from Missouri, made 10 starts with 21 tackles and one sack for the Tigers this season. His best year was in 2020, when he was named first-team All-SEC by the Associated Press after 23 total tackles, six tackles for loss and six sacks.

Tyrone Broden, WR — Broden committed to the Razorbacks on Jan. 15. The 6-foot-7 receiver spent four seasons at Bowling Green. This season, he played in all 13 games and had 32 receptions for 506 yards and seven touchdowns. Broden will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Isaac TeSlaa, WR — TeSlaa committed to the Razorbacks on Jan. 10. He comes to Fayetteville from Division II Hillsdale College in Michigan, and he chose Arkansas over offers from Colorado, Iowa, Iowa State, Purdue and others. At Hillsdale this season, TeSlaa caught 68 passes for 1,325 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Alfahiym Walcott, DB — Walcott committed to Arkansas on Jan. 8 following an official visit. He spent three seasons at Baylor after transferring in from junior college. He appeared in 32 games and had four interceptions in his Baylor career. He is a former three-star prospect out of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Lorando Johnson, DB — Johnson committed to Arkansas on Jan. 6, one day after taking an official visit to Fayetteville. The former Baylor cornerback, who is known as "Snaxx," spent three seasons with the Bears and appeared in 19 games. He is a former four-star prospect out of Lancaster High School in Texas and was the No. 29 cornerback in the class of 2020 per 247Sports.

Marlon Crockett, WR — A native of Searcy, Crockett committed to Arkansas on Jan. 7. The former three-star prospect spent two seasons at Memphis. He redshirted in 2021 and did not record any stats in 2022. He will be a walk-on at Arkansas.

Antonio Grier Jr., LB — Arkansas announced Grier as a signee on Dec. 21, before he had publicly decommitted from UCF. He did so later without immediately committing to the Razorbacks, but he made it official on Jan. 7. He spent five seasons at USF, where he was a second-team All-AAC selection in 2020 and 2021. He has one season of eligibility remaining after only playing in four games this season due to injury.

John Morgan, DE — Morgan announced he would transfer from Pitt to Arkansas on Dec. 21. He appeared in all 12 games and started in five for the Panthers, totaling 2.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. Morgan was a three-star prospect out of Maryland in the class of 2018. He will use his last remaining year of eligibility at Arkansas.

Andrew Armstrong, WR — Armstrong committed to the Razorbacks on Dec. 12 after two seasons at FCS Texas A&M Commerce. He had 1,020 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore this season.

Jacolby Criswell, QB — Criswell committed to Arkansas on Dec. 10 after three seasons at North Carolina. He is a native of Morrilton and was the No. 2 player in Arkansas in the class of 2020. He played in 14 total games for the Tar Heels, but with star quarterback Drake Maye back for another year, he was unlikely to get much playing time in Chapel Hill.

Josh Braun, OL — Braun announced his commitment to Arkansas on Dec. 5 after deciding to transfer from Florida. The 6-foot-6, 351-pound guard started seven games in 2021, but he played in just one game this season. He left the team in October with the intent to transfer. Braun is a former four-star prospect out of Live Oak, Florida.

Arkansas football players in the transfer portal

Anthony Brown, DB — Brown entered the portal on Jan. 11. He did not appear in any games as a freshman this season. He is a former three-star prospect out of Milan, Tennessee. Where he landed: Purdue.

Trent Gordon, DB — Gordon entered the portal on Jan. 3. He was ruled academically ineligible before the Liberty Bowl and left the team. The redshirt senior played in 12 games this season and recorded defensive statistics in three of them. He transferred from Penn State before spending two seasons at Arkansas and will have one year of eligibility remaining at his next school.

Jordan Domineck, DE — In one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, Domineck entered the portal Jan. 2. He had announced in December that he’d be back for another season in Fayetteville, but after the Liberty Bowl, that changed. Though not a starter, Domineck was No. 2 on the team in total sacks with 7.5. He will have one season of eligibility at his next school, which will be his third. Where he landed: Colorado.

Jackson Woodard, LB — Woodard entered the portal on Dec. 30, just after the Razorbacks' Liberty Bowl win over Kansas. The redshirt sophomore appeared in all 13 games but primarily played on special teams. Where he landed: UNLV.

Simeon Blair, DB — Blair entered the portal on Dec. 30. Blair was a team captain and started all 13 games as a redshirt senior for Arkansas this season. He will have one year of eligibility remaining at his next school. Where he landed: Memphis.

Marcus Henderson, OL — Henderson entered the portal on Dec. 21. The redshirt sophomore did not appear in any games this season and dealt with injuries throughout the year. He was a four-star prospect out of Memphis in the class of 2020.

Jalen St. John, OL — St. John announced he had entered the portal on Dec. 19. The redshirt sophomore played in 13 games in his Razorback career, mostly on special teams. He was suspended indefinitely on Nov. 22 after an arrest.

Isaiah Nichols, DL — Nichols entered the portal on Dec. 17. He started all 12 games on the defensive line for Arkansas as a redshirt senior this season and played in 49 games across his five seasons with the Razorbacks. He could have chosen to return for another year, but instead chose to transfer.

Jalen Catalon, DB — Catalon was one of Arkansas' highest-touted players headed into this season, but he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the Razorbacks' first game against Cincinnati. Catalon missed much of last season with a similar injury. He could have entered the NFL Draft this year but opted to enter the portal on Dec. 16. Where he landed: Texas.

Trey Knox, TE — Knox entered the portal on Dec. 12, just before Arkansas tight ends coach Dowell Loggains was announced as the new offensive coordinator at South Carolina. Knox, a senior, had switched from wide receiver to tight end during his junior season. He was Arkansas' third-leading pass-catcher this season with 296 yards and five touchdowns. Where he landed: South Carolina.

Zach Zimos, DB — Zimos decided to enter the portal as a graduate transfer on Dec. 8. The redshirt junior played two defensive snaps for the Razorbacks this season, according to Pro Football Focus data.

Keuan Parker, DB — Parker announced his decision to transfer on Dec. 7. The redshirt freshman out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, appeared in five games for Arkansas this season. He played defensive snaps in two of those games, according to Pro Football Focus data. Where he landed: Tulsa.

Ketron Jackson Jr., WR — Jackson was Arkansas' third-leading wideout this season, with 273 yards and three touchdowns. He played in 12 games and started eight. He reportedly entered the portal on Dec. 5. Where he landed: Baylor.

Jordan Hanna, LB — Hanna entered the portal on Dec. 5. The redshirt freshman out of Greenwood did not appear in any games for the Razorbacks.

Javion Hunt, RB — Hunt left the team in September with the intention to transfer, and he officially announced he would enter the portal on Dec. 3. He is a former three-star prospect out of Oklahoma City.

Patrick Foley, P — Foley entered the portal on Dec. 1. The redshirt freshman walk-on did not appear in any games as a Razorback.

Francisco Castro, LS — Castro announced his decision to enter the portal on Nov. 30. Castro is a redshirt freshman walk-on from Miami.

Randall Dennis Jr., DL — Dennis announced he would transfer on Nov. 30. The freshman walk-on from Lawrenceville, Georgia, did not appear in a game for the Razorbacks.

Reid Bauer, P — Bauer announced he would enter the portal as a grad transfer on Nov. 29. He punted in seven of Arkansas’ games this season, splitting time with freshman Max Fletcher. Bauer averaged 44.6 yards per punt, the best mark in his five seasons at Arkansas. Where he landed: Memphis.

Khari Johnson, DB — Johnson announced his intent to transfer on Nov. 29. He played in 10 games and started three as a junior this season. A former three-star prospect from the Boston area, Johnson finished the year with 25 total tackles. Where he landed: Boston College.

Eric Thomas Jr., DE — Thomas announced his decision to enter the portal on Nov. 29. The junior played in 30 games across his three seasons with the Razorbacks but never got a start. He had 11 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in his Arkansas career. Where he landed: Southern Miss.

Malik Hornsby, QB — Hornsby announced Nov. 28 he would enter the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore played in 16 games across his three seasons with Arkansas, including his first career start against LSU in Week 11. A native of Missouri City, Texas, Hornsby was a four-star prospect in the class of 2020. He was rated the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback in his class by 247Sports. Where he landed: Texas State.

Jacorrei Turner, DB — Turner announced his decision to enter the portal on Nov. 28. The redshirt sophomore appeared in all 12 games for Arkansas, but always on special teams. He is a former three-star prospect out of Georgia.

Erin Outley, TE — Outley announced his intent to transfer on Nov. 28. The redshirt freshman did not appear in any games for the Razorbacks. He is a former three-star prospect out of Parkview High School in Little Rock and was the No. 4 player in the state in the class of 2021.

Myles Slusher, DB — Slusher left the team before its Week 13 game at Missouri. In three seasons for Arkansas, Slusher played in 23 games and started 15. The junior missed five games this season, four due to injuries and another while serving a suspension after being arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Slusher announced he would enter the portal on Nov. 27. Where he landed: Colorado.

Warren Thompson, WR — Thompson left the team with the intent to transfer in November. The redshirt senior had 12 receptions and 178 yards in nine games this season. He will have one year of eligibility remaining at his third school.

James Jointer, RB — Jointer was a solid get in Sam Pittman's 2022 recruiting class, coming in as the No. 5 prospect in the state of Arkansas. The freshman played in one game and redshirted this season before announcing Nov. 21 that he would enter the portal.

Chase Lowery, DB — A redshirt freshman and former three-star prospect out of Frisco, Texas, Lowery left the team with the intent to transfer in September.

Jaquayln Crawford, WR — Crawford entered the portal during fall camp before the start of his redshirt senior season. He started his career at Oklahoma before transferring to Arkansas, and he appeared in seven games last season for the Razorbacks.

Taylor Lewis, DL — Taylor Lewis came to Arkansas from the junior college ranks, but entered the portal during fall camp after only a few months with the Razorbacks.

Christina Long covers the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Southwest Times Record and USA TODAY Network. You can follow her on Twitter @christinalong00 or email her at clong@swtimes.com.

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