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Little Rock native and former Missouri DT transferring to Arkansas

Former Little Rock Parkview and Missouri defensive tackle Markell Utsey plans to transfer to Arkansas.

Utsey, 6-4, 295 pounds, recorded 19 tackles, including 16 unassisted tackles and two tackles for loss for the Tigers last season.

In 2016 he signed with then-Missouri coach and current Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom. ESPN rated him a 3-star recruit.

Utsey entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 16 and is taking advantage of the NCAA allowing an extra year of eligibility because of the covid-19 pandemic.

He played in all 12 games as a redshirt junior, finishing with 9 tackles and 1 tackle for a loss.