Arkansas knew it needed to get some size and experience to augment its defensive line and that’s what happened via the transfer route.
The Razorbacks added former Missouri players Tre Smith (6-5, 255 pounds) and Markell Utsey (6-4, 295), as well as former Illinois State star John Ridgeway (6-6, 320).
Ridgeway, who has two years of eligibility to use if he chooses, made the jump from the Redbirds of the Football Championship Subdivision, where he played from 2017-21.
"I feel like it was a great opportunity to play in the SEC," Ridgeway said. "The best talent at the next level comes out of the SEC, so I figured why not go against them.