'Pooh' adjusting early at Arkansas

( Walt Beazley, Arkansas Razorbacks )Freshman Chris Paul Jr. said Arkansas’ veteran linebackers have been quick to help him adjust. “All those guys made it their priority to teach me the playbook, teach me the way we do things during the workouts, in practice,” he said. (University of Arkansas Athletics/Sam Smith)FAYETTEVILLE — Linebacker Chris Paul Jr. was the team captain of a defense loaded with talent at Crisp County (Ga.) High School last season.

Paul, who is nicknamed “Pooh,” signed with the University of Arkansas. Safety Sirad Bryant signed with Georgia Tech, linebacker Preston Lavant with Pittsburgh and defensive end Nick Mercer with Georgia Southern.

“With all that talent, there’s…