Depth Chart Thursday: Arkansas Razorbacks' Projected Roster Hierarchy

Welcome to Depth Chart Thursday. As the Spring Ball & Recruiting 2026 season progresses following the April 25 Red-White Spring Game, the Arkansas Razorbacks are undergoing a massive roster transformation. First-year head coach Ryan Silverfield is establishing a new culture following a difficult 2-10 campaign in 2025, which concluded with a 31-17 loss to the Missouri Tigers.

Quarterback Hierarchy Established

Under new offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey, the quarterback room has a clear leader. Redshirt sophomore KJ Jackson has solidified himself as the starting quarterback. Despite a massive wave of portal additions, Jackson emerged from the spring game atop the depth chart, backed up by Braeden Fuller and AJ Hill.

The Returning Core

With roughly 40 players departing through the transfer portal and notable NFL departures like Taylen Green, Cam Ball, and Xavian Sorey Jr., the Razorbacks are leaning heavily on a select group of key returning starters. Caden Kitler, Kobe Branham, CJ Brown, Braylen Russell, and Quincy Rhodes Jr. are expected to anchor the new-look depth chart. They are tasked with mastering Cramsey's offense and new defensive coordinator Ron Roberts' completely overhauled system.

Portal Injections

Arkansas brought in over 40 new transfers to fill the gaps left by outgoing players such as Jaheim Singletary and Jac'Qawn McRoy. Incoming transfers like Sutton Smith, Chris Marshall, Trajen Odom, and Khmori House are heavily involved in position battles as the coaching staff evaluates the two-deep depth chart.