HawgBeat - Transfer visitor names to watch for Arkansas
HawgBeat has the latest intel on transfer portal players who could be visiting Arkansas this week.
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With the official NCAA transfer portal window now closed for most potential prospects, all that's left to do for head coach Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks is to plug holes with instant-impact playmakers heading into the offseason.
January 3-7 is the last window that transfers can visit college campuses, so the Razorbacks will need to put a full court press on prospects to ensure that they fill their remaining needs.
Things are looking good for the Hogs in that regard, as multiple prospects are in the process of visiting Arkansas with more expected to visit Fayetteville this week.
Here's a breakdown on all three of those players, including stats, highlights and Pro Football Focus grades:
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Florida transfer OL Micah Mazzccua
A junior for the Gators in 2023, Mazzccua played 730 total snaps in 12 games all at the right guard position.
The 6-foot-5, 325-pound Philadelphia native finished the year with a PFF grade of 69.0. He also had a pass block grade of 69.1 and a run block grade of 68.4.
Formerly a member of the Baylor Bears, Mazzccua was coached by current Arkansas offensive line coach Eric Mateos in Waco, Texas. Mazzccua is also good friends with current Razorbacks defensive back Lorando Johnson, which should play in the Hogs' favor.
Mazzccua arrived in Fayetteville on Wednesday and is expected to leave on Friday.
Texas A&M transfer DT Isaiah Raikes
A junior for the Aggies in 2023, Raikes played 255 total snaps in 12 games and racked up 17 total tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack.
The 6-foot-2, 320-pound New Jersey native finished the year with a PFF grade of 72.3. He also had a run defense grade of 77.3, a tackling grade of 59.6 and a pass rush grade of 60.9.
With defensive linemen Taurean Carter and Anthony Booker Jr. set to leave the program, Arkansas is in desperate need of SEC experience in the interior and Raikes provides exactly that.
Raikes is still finishing up a visit to Auburn but is slated to arrive in Fayetteville today.
Utah transfer RB Ja'Quinden Jackson
A sophomore for the Utes in 2023, Jackson played 396 total snaps in 12 games and rushed for 797 yards and four touchdowns on 161 attempts.
The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Dallas native finished the year with a PFF grade of 82.0. He also had a pass grade of 56.5, a pass block grade of 27.9, a run grade of 86.1 and a run block grade of 62.8.
Following the departures of running backs Raheim "Rocket" Sanders and AJ Green, the Razorbacks need a playmaker with Power Five experience in the backfield to complement returning backs Isaiah Augustave, Rashod Dubinion and Dominique Johnson.
Jackson arrived in Fayetteville on Wednesday and will wrap things up on Friday.
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