FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas dipped into the NFL ranks to fill another defensive coaching vacancy Friday.
The Razorbacks hired Atlanta Falcons assistant Chad Walker as their new outside linebackers coach, a move that is in line with the defense's shift to a 3-4 scheme. Walker was a defensive assistant/defensive backs coach for Atlanta, which lost to New England in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
“Chad’s name was brought to my attention by several different people on the pro and collegiate level that have worked with him installing a 3-4 defense,” Bielema said. “After meeting him and going through the interview process, I’m really excited to get him on the field working with our guys and helping us transform our defense.