Arkansas Football: Way-too-early 2-deep depth chart projection for 2022

Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) and running back Javion Hunt (21) celebrate with the trophies after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports /

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – SEPTEMBER 4: Bumper Pool #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at the line of scrimmage during a game against the Rice Owls at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Owls 38-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Linebacker

Starting Mike linebacker: Drew Sanders
Backup: Chris Paul Jr

Starting Will linebacker: Bumper Pool
Backup: Marco Avant

The leader of the Arkansas defense is going to be back for yet another season. Bumper Pool, the Razorbacks leading tackler from a season ago with 125 tackles, is coming back for one more season in Fayetteville. However, other than Pool, the position has some question marks.

Arkansas did land a commitment from Alabama transfer linebacker Drew Sanders and he is likely to win the starting middle linebacker job. Sanders has talent but just could not find his way into a starting job at Alabama. Sanders projected backup, Chris Paul Jr, did not make much of an impact last season but will compete for playing time.

Depth at linebacker could be a concern for Arkansas. Grant Morgan and Hayden Henry are not easy guys to replace and there is not much experience here other than Pool.

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