NFL Draft Analyst Clarifies Just How Close Hogs Got to Landing Eventual Heisman Finalist

Photo Credit: Mountain West Conference / Arkansas AthleticsIf there’s one position at which Arkansas is known for producing stars, it’s running back.

Razorback teams in the 21st century have frequently featured star tailbacks, from Darren McFadden, Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis under Houston Nutt to Knile Davis and Alex Collins in the 2010s. Rocket Sanders also spearheaded the Arkansas rushing attack for two seasons under Sam Pittman.

Most recently, Utah transfer Ja’Quinden Jackson was brought in from the portal after Sanders left for South Carolina. The talented senior rushed for 790 yards and 15 touchdowns last year.

Jackson was ranked as a top-five transfer running back last cycle, per…