Big John to Big D highlights final day of draft

( Walt Beazley, Arkansas Razorbacks ) Arkansas defensive tackle John Ridgeway (99) celebrates a tackle during a game against Texas on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville.FAYETTEVILLE — Big John Ridgeway is headed to the Big D.

Ridgeway, the 6-5, 321-pound one-year wonder at defensive tackle for the University of Arkansas, highlighted Day 3 of the NFL Draft for the Razorbacks, going to the Dallas Cowboys with pick No. 178 in the fifth round.

Arkansas cornerback Montaric “Busta” Brown was taken with the first pick of the seventh round, No. 222 overall, by the Jacksonville Jaguars to cap off the Razorbacks’ three picks, tying 2017 and 2019 for the program’s highest total since five were…