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Razorback defenders work on versatility

( Andy Shupe)

Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom watches as safety Joe Foucha (7) goes through a drill against receiver Jaquayln Crawford during practice Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas changed gears in its second-to-last week of spring drills to make sure the defense will stay flexible in 2021.

In the media observation settings through three weeks of spring, the Razorbacks looked to be almost exclusively in three-man defensive fronts and largely a base 3-2-6 lineup with their expanding pack of talent in the secondary.

This week, the Hogs have been working four-down fronts, the better to contend with pro-style and run-heavy attacks, in a 4-2-5 look.