2015 by the numbers…updated 12/3/2014

[CDBHawg]

I decided to put this together to show what we'll look like next year with commits included. 2015 commits are italicized. I'll update it as the commits come in. Hopefully this will give us a good outlook on what we may do with the remaining spots open.

QB - 4
Sr. Brandon Allen
So. Austin Allen
Fr. Rafe Peavey
Fr. Ty Storey


RB - 7
Sr. Jonathan Williams
Sr. Kody Walker
Jr. Alex Collins
So. Denzell Evans
Fr. Tyler Colquitt (FB)
Fr. Juan Day
Fr. Rawleigh Williams


WR - 11
Sr. Keon Hatcher
Jr. Eric Hawkins
Jr. Cody Hollister
Jr. Drew Morgan
So. Damon Mitchell(RB?)
So. Jared Cornelius
So. Kendrick Edwards
So. Scotty Thurman Jr.
Fr. JoJo Robinson
Fr. Deon Stewart
Fr. KJ Hill


TE - 7
Sr. Alex Voelzke
Jr. Jeremy Sprinkle
Jr. Hunter Henry
Fr. Jack Kraus
Fr. Austin Cantrell
Fr. CJ O'Grady
Fr. Will Gragg


OL - 12
C - 3
Sr. Mitch Smothers
So. Frank Ragnow
Fr. Zach Rogers

G - 5
Sr. Marcus Dannenhauer
Sr. Sebastian Tretola
Jr. Denver Kirkland
So. Reeve Koehler
Fr. Josh Allen

T- 4
Sr. Austin Beck
Jr. Dan Skipper
Fr. Brian Wallace
Fr. Colton Jackson


DL - 19
DE - 10
Sr. Mitchel Loewen
Jr. Brandon Lewis
Jr. Deatrich Wise
Jr. JaMichael Winston
Jr. Jeremiah Ledbetter
So. Tevin Beanum
So. Anthony Brown
Fr. Jake Hall
Fr. Daytrieon Dean
Fr. Jamario Bell

DT - 9
Sr. DeMarcus Hodge
Jr. Darius Philon
Jr. Cordale Boyd
Jr. Jeremy Ward
Jr. Taiwan Johnson
So. Ke'Tyrus Marks
So. Bijohn Jackson
Fr. Armon Watts
Fr. Hjalte Froholdt


LB - 7
Jr. Brooks Ellis
Jr. Josh Williams
So. Dwayne Eugene
So. Khalia Hackett
So. Randy Ramsey
Fr. Dre Greenlaw
Fr. Derrick Graham


DB - 10
CB - 5
Jr. Jard Collins
Jr. DJ Dean
So. Cornelius Floyd
So. Henre Toliver
Fr. Santos Ramirez

S - 4
Sr. Rohan Gaines
Sr. Davyon McKinney
So. De'Andre Coley
So. Josh Liddell

ATH - 1
Fr. LaMichael Pettway

Specialists - 2
K - 1


P - 1
Fr. Blake Johnson



That puts us at a total of:

79/85 total scholarships available.
18/25 total for 2015 class.

[CDBHawg]

Updated after the news of Ollison, Hines, and Marshall transferring.

Looks like 7 spots left in this class with 6 scholarships open overall.

[The_Iceman]

Is Santos projected as a Corner or Safety? I guess he could play either one.

[NLRHog92]

With how those numbers line up, expect 1 or 2 more to transfer. CBB said he is talking all 25 this class, with 7 spots left and only 5 schollys open.

[CDBHawg]

With how those numbers line up, expect 1 or 2 more to transfer. CBB said he is talking all 25 this class, with 6 spots left and only 5 schollys open.

6 spots left? Who's our 19th commit?

[CDBHawg]

Is Santos projected as a Corner or Safety? I guess he could play either one.

Good question. I'm not sure. But it sure looks like he'll be needed at Safety more. Either way, I changed him to a Fr. as Bielema stated he's a good player, but will redshirt this year.

[Tim Harris]

We need OT in a bad way.  Also wouldn't hurt to get additional DBs and a RB

[DallasHogFan]

Anyone semi-surprised about Hines transferring?

[ricepig]

Anyone semi-surprised about Hines transferring?

Not really, he redshirted this year, when we were short numbers early in the season.

[CDBHawg]

We need OT in a bad way.  Also wouldn't hurt to get additional DBs and a RB

Yep.

My dream final 7:

Barnett
Merrick
Howell
Haughton
Gustin
Kirkland
Carr

[bennyl08]

I wouldn't be surprised if Williams went to the NFL early. Hines really should stay, but I can understand his desire to transfer. Given that the presumed reason for Nate Holmes transferring was being replaced by Korliss, I wonder if he has any regret now?

[NLRHog92]

6 spots left? Who's our 19th commit?

Totally read it wrong haha! Hopefully 19 isn't too far around the corner though.

[Hawgndaaz]

Don't we technically have 2 kickers and 1 punter?

[ricepig]

Don't we technically have 2 kickers and 1 punter?

Not on scholarship.

[WooPig90]

Yep.

My dream final 7:

Barnett
Merrick
Howell
Haughton
Gustin
Kirkland
Carr

Replace Howell with Reed and that would be mine

[VBMark]

Deacon is graduating and not returning is the word on the street. I'm pretty sure he did all the senior day stuff with the seniors.

His tweet from that day:

@adeacon66  ·  Nov 22
Last home game as an Arkansas Razorback today. It's a bitter sweet day today. This place has given me many memories.

[CDBHawg]

Deacon is graduating and not returning is the word on the street. I'm pretty sure he did all the senior day stuff with the seniors.

His tweet from that day:

@adeacon66  ·  Nov 22
Last home game as an Arkansas Razorback today. It's a bitter sweet day today. This place has given me many memories.

Thanks.

Hard to argue when it's straight from the horse's mouth. I'll update it show where we're at without him.

[CDBHawg]

With Deacon gone and the OL numbers at 12. I really hope we sign Barnett, Merrick, and Howell.

[CDBHawg]

Updated to show Scotty Thurman Jr.

[Oklahawg]

Thanks CDB.

[tophawg19]

i see a couple spots that need JUCO help badly

[Dominicanhog]

With Deacon gone and the OL numbers at 12. I really hope we sign Barnett, Merrick, and Howell.

I've thought this was the plan all along....

[Lake City Hog]

We are way out of balance at more than one spot!
20 guys on the D'Line? That seems like an awful lot to me.

[redeye]

Good question. I'm not sure. But it sure looks like he'll be needed at Safety more. Either way, I changed him to a Fr. as Bielema stated he's a good player, but will redshirt this year.

Wasn't Ramirez injured in pre-season?

We need OT in a bad way.  Also wouldn't hurt to get additional DBs and a RB

Exactly what I'm thinking.

[arlhog]

I think we do fine next year, but look at the # of sr's next year.   I'm excited about 2 years from now.  That could be a huge year for us with any luck.

[BoynamedWooPigSooie]

Yep we need OL badly.  We moved a few guys over to the other side where they might have a chance to compete for back up jobs.

We're picking up a couple OL as walk ons and they'll help push scholarship players, but we need some studs that can go head to head w/ the blue chippers they'll play week in and week out.

[Hogpkins]

I think we do fine next year, but look at the # of sr's next year.   I'm excited about 2 years from now.  That could be a huge year for us with any luck.

Agree

[yraciv]

Updated to show Scotty Thurman Jr.

I must have missed Scotty getting a scholarship. Has he been playing?

[Qhog]

I must have missed Scotty getting a scholarship. Has he been playing?

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Bolt/Bret-Bielema-awards-two-more-walk-on-scholarships-30996304

Surprised me too. 

[HoneyNuttPetrinoos]

Dang we are 2 short at safety and cb. No need for another RB with Braxton coming in lol. He will be another rb bk there

[Huds_HawgTide]

I like ward and boyd but not sure they will ever see the field

[immahog]

we need Safety help in the worst way

[ldfergu]

Did Cornelius Floyd not redshirt this year?

[RazorPiggie]

I like ward and boyd but not sure they will ever see the field

Could see them transferring.

[CDBHawg]

Did Cornelius Floyd not redshirt this year?

Played on Special Teams for sure. Maybe even a little D.

[CDBHawg]

Could see them transferring.

Possibly. I've heard Ward is fighting his way back from injury, a serious one. So he may be a medical hardship candidate. Boyd & Ollison are puzzling to me. I thought Ollison was serviceable as a backup OT and Boyd seemed to be doing well at G/C. And with our numbers on the OL, we could definitely use the depth there. I suppose at this point, with Ollison already gone, it really doesn't matter.

[Pork Twain]

I am extremely pumped at the low miss-rate and top-notch player development we are seeing here.  That is exactly what must happen in order for Arkansas to compete in the SEC.  If these staff can do this when we suck, imagine what they will be able to do once we start winning consistently.

[stahawg]

Please identify those who were redshirts this year. Or is that info elsewhere?

[VBMark]

Non-italicized "Freshmen" are currently redshirting and will be RsFR next year...isn't that obvious from the post?

[Uncommon]

Please identify those who were redshirts this year. Or is that info elsewhere?

I think we redshirted 11 of our 21 freshmen.

Sophomores next year
1. WR Jared Cornelius
2. WR Kendrick Edwards
3. C Frank Ragnow
4. LB Randy Ramsey
5. LB Dwayne Eugene
6. LB Khalia Hackett
7. DB Josh Liddell
8. DB Henre' Toliver
9. DB Cornelius Floyd
10. DL Bijhon Jackson

Redshirt Freshmen next year:
1. OL Brian Wallace
2. WR Jojo Robinson
3. K Cole Hedlund
4. DL Anthony Brown - may have burned his redshirt so don't quote me
5. DL Jake Hall
6. FB Tyler Colquitt
7. DL Armon Watts
8. QB Rafe Peavey
9. RB Juan Day
10. DB Santos Ramirez
11. TE Jack Kraus

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

I think we redshirted 11 of our 21 freshmen.

Sophomores next year
1. WR Jared Cornelius
2. WR Kendrick Edwards
3. C Frank Ragnow
4. LB Randy Ramsey
5. LB Dwayne Eugene
6. LB Khalia Hackett
7. DB Josh Liddell
8. DB Henre' Toliver
9. DB Cornelius Floyd
10. DL Bijhon Jackson

Redshirt Freshmen next year:
1. OL Brian Wallace
2. WR Jojo Robinson
3. K Cole Hedlund
4. DL Anthony Brown - may have burned his redshirt so don't quote me
5. DL Jake Hall
6. FB Tyler Colquitt
7. DL Armon Watts
8. QB Rafe Peavey
9. RB Juan Day
10. DB Santos Ramirez
11. TE Jack Kraus

I know Brown played early, so he'll be a sophomore unless he came down with mono

[Uncommon]

I know Brown played early, so he'll be a sophomore unless he came down with mono

Exactly.  I believe he played in the Nicholls State and Texas Tech games so if he had an injury that caused him to miss the rest of the season, he could get a medical redshirt.  Hope he gets one.

[stahawg]

Thanks!
Who are you most excited to see on the field next year out of our redshirts? Isn't JoJo expected to be a dynamic player? Wallace expected to get in some playing time too?

[Uncommon]

Thanks!
Who are you most excited to see on the field next year out of our redshirts? Isn't JoJo expected to be a dynamic player? Wallace expected to get in some playing time too?

A lot of impact players could come out of these that redshirted.  Coaches are really high on Brian Wallace.  If he continues to progress as expected, he should be starting RT next season.  Jojo Robinson can definitely be the vertical threat/explosive playmaker we need on the outside.  Also, can field kicks and punts so that will help since we lost Korliss.  Cole Hedlund should win the kicking job next year.  If not, that is a bit of a concern considering how highly touted he was coming out of high school.  Kicker is definitely a position you don't want to miss on in recruiting (i.e. Alex Tejada).  Finally, a lot of buzz on Santos Ramirez.  Guy has a great frame and playmaking ability in the secondary.  Reminds me of Tevin Mitchel physically.  Should be in some nickel and dime packages next season.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Anthony Brown did redshirt

[CDBHawg]

Anthony Brown did redshirt

He played in some games early on.