Razorbacks Nearly Landed Heisman Runner-Up in 2023โIf Only He Entered the Portal ๐คฏ๐
In one of the most surprising what-if moments in recent college football memory, itโs now being revealed that the Arkansas Razorbacks were seriously in play to land the Heisman runner-up โ had he chosen to enter the transfer portal during the 2023 offseason.
Yes, you read that right.
According to multiple insiders, Arkansas had positioned itself as a top potential destination for the dynamic quarterback had he explored the portal. The interest wasnโt just mutual โ it was real. With an SEC-ready offensive scheme, an aggressive NIL package, and a coaching staff eager to take the next step, the Razorbacks were quietly preparing to make a monumental move.
๐งจ A Program-Changing โAlmostโ
Had the deal gone through, it could have catapulted the Hogs into national relevance, perhaps even SEC contention. Pairing the Heisman-level playmaker with Arkansasโs offensive weapons might have completely altered the 2023 seasonโand beyond.
> โHe wouldโve been the most electric player to ever wear a Razorbacks jersey,โ one SEC analyst said. โAnd Arkansas was ready.โ
But the star quarterback ultimately opted to stay at his school, posting another dazzling season that earned him a trip to New York and left Arkansas fans wondering… what if?
๐ฎ Looking Forward
This near-miss proves one thing: Arkansas is no longer on the sidelines in the transfer portal game. Theyโre playing to winโand theyโre getting dangerously close to landing a true superstar.
Next time the portal opens, donโt be shocked if the Razorbacks finish what they nearly started in 2023.
