FAYETTEVILLE — The official opening of the NCAA transfer portal Monday led to more departures for the Arkansas Razorbacks, including defensive backs TJ Metcalf and Selman Bridges. The Hogs also lost ace tailback Ja’Quinden Jackson as a declarer for the NFL Draft who has also been invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Jackson joined receiver Andrew Armstrong and defensive linemen Landon Jackson and Eric Gregory as Razorbacks who will pass up the opportunity to play in the Liberty Bowl in order to begin preparations for the draft.
Arkansas (6-6) will take on Texas Tech (8-4) of the Big 12 in the 66th Liberty Bowl on Dec.