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18 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW | 8.27.2023 Officially Licensed Razorbacks ® Jewelry Handmade in Fayetteville David Adams F i n e J e w e l e r s www.davidadams.com | 479-444-7778 479-544-2216 www.nwaexecutivecleaning.com HIGH STANDARD SERVICE FOR HIGH STANDARD CUSTOMERS Info@nwaexecutivecleaning.com 479-544-2216 479-544-2216 479-544-2216 LINEBACKER Arkansas lost an All-American at the second level in Alabama transfer Drew Sanders and its all-time tackles leader in Bumper Pool, but the Razorbacks recruited at the position to be in good shape in 2023. Antonio Grier (South Florida) went through spring drills and got up to speed. He did miss time in the preseason with an injury. Jaheim omas of Cincinnati was a summer-time portal addition, and he battled injury as well before gaining trust in the opening weeks of camp. omas finished with seven tackles against Arkansas during the 2022 season opener in Fayetteville. omas was third last season in tackles (70) on a Bearcats defense that finished 20th nationally in scoring defense. Chris "Pooh" Paul heads the room aer a breakout season in which he had 62 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Paul started the team's final two games aer Pool was shut down due to injuries to his hips and back and recorded 21 tackles, including a career-best 12 in the Liberty Bowl. Pittman said Paul suffered a slight MCL injury early in the preseason, but will be fully available. Also returning is Jordan Crook and Mani Powell. Crook had 10 tackles in the spring scrimmage and is powerful at 6-2 and 220 pounds. Freshmen Brad Spence, Carson Dean and Alex Sanford have the ability to play early. Linebacker depth was a concern for Pittman entering the preseason, but playmaking from the young core lied his confidence in the group, which looks the part from top to bottom. OFFENSIVE LINE Brady Latham and Beaux Limmer are the unquestioned leaders up front. e duo has 65 career starts with the Razorbacks. Limmer, who squatted 700 pounds this summer, is all-in on his move to center, where Pittman believes his future may lie at the professional level. Latham remains stationed at le guard. ere is plenty of new around them. Pittman said a top concern entering camp was identifying tackles who could contribute to SEC wins. Patrick Kutas held firm at right tackle in the preseason, and Devon Manuel drew rave reviews at le tackle before and aer missing time with an undisclosed injury. Andrew Chamblee, a Maumelle native, stepped in in Manuel's absence and could push for starter's time. Florida transfer Joshua Braun brings some know-how to the front line at right guard. He played more than 800 snaps with the Gators before transferring. E'Marion Harris and Ty'Kieast Crawford worked at guard and tackle on the right side in camp, and Amaury Wiggins backed up Limmer. Josh Street, who played at Bentonville High School, earned a scholarship within the first two weeks of the preseason. Brady Latham File Photo Antonio Grier File Photo