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Arkansas Football: Projected 2-deep depth chart for 2017

By Ryan T. Smith

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 2: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Arkansas Razorbacks and his players celebrate following the AutoZone Liberty Bowl win against the Kansas State Wildcats at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on January 2, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Arkansas won 45-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 2: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Arkansas Razorbacks and his players celebrate following the AutoZone Liberty Bowl win against the Kansas State Wildcats at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on January 2, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Arkansas won 45-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up prior to their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks warms up prior to their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Quarterbacks

Starting quarterback: Austin Allen
Backup: Ty Storey

It’s safe to say that Allen has the QB1 job locked up nice and tight. Allen wasn’t a world-beater in his first season as a starter in 2016, but he still put up impressive numbers — 3,430 yards passing and 25 touchdowns.

The big issue with Allen was taking care of the football, as he tossed 15 interceptions and struggled mightily with turnovers against the SEC’s top teams. Any hopes of the Hogs punching into the conference’s first tier likely start and end with their starting quarterback’s decision-making. For what it’s worth, he’s been stellar in fall practices… but a scout team defense is a lot different than Alabama’s defense.

The battle for the backup spot in still raging throughout camp, with the sophomore Storey trying to hold off 6-foot-7 redshirt freshman Cole Kelley. We’ll give Storey the edge for now on account of his experience, but Kelley has drawn praise from the the coaching staff this offseason and could very well steal the job.

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The competition won’t end here, as the two underclassmen will likely be the top two contenders for Allen’s starting spot upon the senior’s graduation.

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