FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Even with over 40 transfers on its roster, Arkansas still has several returnees from its 2025 team with much to prove. With new coach Ryan SIlverfield going into his first season at the helm, he was fortunate to retain a handful of talented veterans capable of playing extensive roles this fall.Here are the returning Razorbacks with the most to prove during the 2026 season. Quincy Rhodes, DERhodes would've been picked in the NFL Draft in April had he understandably chosen to forgo his senior season at Arkansas, but the North Little Rock native decided to return to school and give the Hogs one more year. Jul 23, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. (97) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRhodes doesn't necessarily have anything left to prove to Arkansas fans or first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield.But he has plenty to prove to national pundits and all 32 NFL teams who will have the opportunity to select him in next year's draft.Rhodes can be a first-round pick depending on how he plays this season, and if the Razorbacks are able to win a few games and aren't an SEC afterthought, that would only improve his national stature."We know the type of player he is, but he's still
Arkansas Football Returning Starters With Most to Prove This Season
These Razorbacks have plenty on the line this season going into a new era of football under Silverfield
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