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Braylen Russell's battle to earn RB1 not getting easier going into 2025 season

Related Topics: Kolby Smith, Bill Russell

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part 2 of a series featuring home grown Arkansans competing for playing time for the 2025 Razorback football team.

With the recent down tick in the Arkansas Razorback football program's ability to maximize keeping highly regarded in-state prospects in the fold, pressure grows on those that stay home to represent. Arkansas' smaller population, investments in high school development and decline in regional media outlets relative to surrounding Southeastern Conference (SEC) rivals increase the challenges to follow the Lou Holtz formula of "putting a fence around Arkansas" with each passing season.