Jefferson Leads QB Race as RB Depth Shines | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Arkansas football kicks off preseason under new coach Ryan Silverfield, with KJ Jefferson emerging as the frontrunner at QB thanks to his Memphis roots and rapid growth. The battle is tight, but Jefferson’s mastery of the playbook and precision throws give him the edge — for now. Meanwhile, the running back room is stacked with talent, led by transfer Sutton Smith, backed by Jasper Parker, TJ Hodges, and even walk-on Kevin Young, who lit up high school with over 2K rushing yards. With just one month until kickoff and a condensed practice window, Silverfield’s team is laser-focused on chemistry, offensive line development, and making every minute count. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78b9761ad749b9dc