From leading the nation in fumbles, to head-scratching special teams gaffes and failing to finish the job vs Missouri, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State, there was plenty to be frustrated about in the 2024 regular season for the Arkansas football program.
But one of the most nettlesome “what-ifs” of the fall came in the form of the would-be leader of the Arkansas secondary, Jaylen Braxton.
The cornerback, who appeared to be on the cusp of stardom after a standout freshman season in 2023, was expected to lead a Hogs defensive backfield that started off the 2024 season strong but faded some down the stretch in blowout losses to Ole Miss and LSU, as well as critical letdowns at the end of the Missouri loss.