FAYETTEVILLE — Kobe Branham needed patience. He felt lost.
The Arkansas football offensive lineman was accustomed to being on the field regularly as a 3-star prospect at Fort Smith Southside High School. That wasn’t the case in his first season with the Razorbacks in 2024, when Branham saw 11 offensive snaps.
Then came his first career start against Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, which Arkansas won 39-26. The experience helped Branham regain a sense of self.
“I think it was great,” he said. “Once I got on the field, I felt the pride come back to me, and I really enjoyed it.