FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas coaches would have preferred to redshirt Noah Gatlin this season.
That's usually how it works with a true freshman offensive lineman.
But Gatlin isn't redshirting. He's starting.
Gatlin, a Jonesboro High School graduate, made his first start at left tackle last week at Colorado State and played all 75 offensive snaps as the Rams beat the Razorbacks 34-27.
"Noah did extremely well," senior center Hjalte Froholdt said. "I think he came out with his hair on fire. He was ready to go and he performed throughout the game."
Gatlin smiled when he was told of Froholdt's comments.