FAYETTEVILLE -- For the Arkansas Razorbacks to pressure a quarterback the way new defensive coordinator John Chavis wants and is known for doing, their cornerbacks need to excel in man-to-man coverage.
That way Chavis can call the blitzes that helped Texas A&M lead the SEC with 43 sacks last season when he coordinated the its defense.
RETURNING STARTER Ryan Pulley (1 start in 2017 before season-ending injury, 12 starts in 2016), Kevin Richardson (9 starts in 2017)
ANALYSIS The versatile Richardson — who can play any position in the secondary — is expected to be out for at least the first two games because of a foot injury, and the Razorbacks need some inexperienced players such as McClure, Munson, Dalton or Foucha to play at nickel back.