FAYETTEVILLE — The surprise of Arkansas' preseason camp was overlooked in recruiting, even by his own coaches.
Offensive lineman Johnny Gibson had a few small-school offers, but none from FBS-level programs after his high school career at Dumas. He walked on for the Razorbacks last season, redshirting and working with the team's practice squad.
Fast forward one year and Gibson is second-string on a line littered with high-profile recruits. As the Razorbacks get closer to assembling a two-deep roster, Gibson is working behind Denver Kirkland at left tackle.
So why was he so overlooked in recruiting?