Tracking Razorbacks on 2022 preseason watch lists

Arkansas safety Jalen Catalon celebrates with teammates on the sideline after the Razorbacks' season-opening win against Rice on Sept. 4, 2021 in Fayetteville.( J.T. Wampler)

Arkansas safety Jalen Catalon celebrates with teammates on the sideline after the Razorbacks' season-opening win against Rice on Sept. 4, 2021 in Fayetteville.Following a 9-4 season, Arkansas players are generating more preseason notoriety in 2022 than they did in many of the previous years.

Here is a rundown of the Razorbacks on the preseason watch lists for national awards:

KJ Jefferson, Quarterback

• Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award

Jefferson returns after a breakout 2021 campaign in his first season as a starter. He…