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Arkansas redshirt sophomore Tyrell Reed Jr. will enter the transfer portal, he confirmed through his Instagram on Friday.

A 5-foot-10, 208-pound native of Kansas, Reed appeared in three games for the Razorbacks last season and recorded six carries for 36 yards. He also made one catch — a 47-yarder for a score — against Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl.

Reed made his way to Fayetteville from Hutchinson Community College after the 2023-24 season, and now he's on the move again, as he was down the depth chart and wasn't going to be a main contributor in 2025.

Following his decision, HawgBeat projects the Razorbacks with 85 scholarship players on the roster.

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BIO:

2024 (SOPHOMORE) Tallied one reception for 47 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for eight yards during a 39-26 win over Texas Tech (Dec. 27) … Registered his first career reception and first career touchdown reception on a 47-yard pass from Taylen Green with 7:07 on the clock in the third quarter of a Liberty Bowl win over Texas Tech (Dec. 27) … Saw action in a win over No. 4 Tennessee (Oct. 5) … Rushed five times for 28 yards and a touchdown in first action as a Razorback vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29) … Scored first FBS touchdown on a four-yard rush with 36 seconds remaining in fourth quarter during a season-opening win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29).

At Hutchinson CC
2023 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games, running for 833 yards on 132 carries with 13 touchdowns … Recorded four 100-yard games, including a season-best 171 yards … Scored multiple touchdowns in three games, including a season-high four … Carried three times for 15 yards at Navarro College (Aug. 26) … Ran for a season-best 171 yards, including a 69-yard run, on just nine carries with three touchdowns in win over Ellsworth CC (Sept. 2) … Gained 28 yards on nine carries at Iowa Central CC (Sept. 9) … Scored a touchdown and ran for 50 yards on nine carries vs. Coffeyville CC (Sept. 23) … Toted the rock a season-high 22 times for 123 yards and three touchdowns at Butler CC (Sept. 30) … Scored a season-best four touchdowns vs. Dodge City CC (Oct. 7), running 10 times for 115 yards … Carried 11 times for 58 yards vs. Garden City CC (Oct. 21) … Gained 59 yards on 15 carries at Highland CC (Oct. 28) … Seven carries for 10 yards at Independence CC (Nov. 4) … Scored a touchdown and ran for 80 yards on 17 touches to finish up undefeated regular season with win over Iowa Western CC (Nov. 11) … Notched his fourth 100-yard game of the season with 124 yards on 20 yards and a TD vs. East Mississippi CC (Dec. 2).

The semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award were released on Sunday afternoon, and Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was among the 25 up for the prestigious award.

The Wailuku, Hawaii, native has been elite both in the field and at the plate this season, as he leads the Diamond Hogs in nearly every major category. Over the regular season, Aloy slashed .358/.440/.677, which is also good for fifth in the Southeastern Conference.

As a junior, Aloy started all 55 games, hit 18 home runs, 18 doubles, 36 extra-base hits, 58 RBI, and led the SEC with 72 runs scored and 82 base hits. He was named SEC Player of the Week twice this season, and his 18 home runs are tied for the ninth-most in Arkansas baseball history.

In the field, Aloy boasts a .979 fielding percentage and has four errors in 192 total chances this season. That fielding percentage is second among the infielders who were named Golden Spikes semifinalists, just behind Oregon State's Aiva Arquette, who had a .980 fielding percentage.

Aloy's teammate, Charles Davalan, made the claim that Aloy is the best player in college baseball after the Hogs' win over Texas on May 3.

"He’s the best player in college in the country," Davalan said. "It’s not even close. He’ll do everything. He plays defense, probably the best in the country too. He’s one of the better hitters in the country...he’s the best player in the country. For me, that’s pretty simple."

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If he wins the award, Aloy will join Kevin Kopps (2021) and Andrew Benintendi (2015) as the only Razorbacks to win the award, and he is the first position player since Benintendi to be named a semifinalist.

This is the second consecutive year the Razorbacks have had a Golden Spikes semifinalist, as left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith was up for the award last season.

The Golden Spikes Award recognizes the top amateur baseball player in the country based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character and overall contribution to the sport. Here's the full timeline leading up to the announcement of the winner:

• May 28: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists fan voting ends

• June 4: Golden Spikes Award finalists announced, and fan voting begins

• June 20: Golden Spikes Award finalists fan voting ends

• June 21: Golden Spikes Award winner announced

The Razorbacks are headed to the SEC Tournament this weekend after winning the final series of the regular season over Tennessee last weekend. Be sure to stay tuned to HawgBeat for more coverage of Arkansas baseball.

My boy been getting ti that money

Over the last several months, the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit has been conducting an investigation into a major narcotics trafficking operation being conducted in Rapides Parish.

Through their investigation, Agents identified the suspect as Dequavious Javonte Wagner, 31 of Alexandria. Agents believed Wagner to be one of the largest narcotic traffickers in Central Louisiana.

Their investigation culminated Tuesday night with the arrest of Wagner and the seizure of a substantial amount of illegal narcotics.

In total, the following was seized:
65 pounds of Powder Cocaine
96 pounds of Methamphetamine
1.2 pounds of Heroin
6 pounds of Fentanyl
1.3 pounds of Synthetic Marijuana
252 grams of Marijuana
87 grams Crack Cocaine
160 bottles of Promethazine (20 gallons)
and a hand gun.

On May 6, 2025, Wagner was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on multiple narcotics related charges. Wagner remains in jail and bond has been set at $1,000,200.00.

Earlier today, Wagner was complaint arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Alexandria Field Office, and is currently in federal custody.

Agents say their investigation is still ongoing and additional subjects have been identified as part of a multi-state drug trafficking organization and more arrests are probable.

 The Rapides Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Unit is a multi-jurisdictional team comprised of the Alexandria Police Department, Ball Police Department, Boyce Police Department, Cheneyville Police Department, Forest Hill Police Department, Glenmora Police Department, Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Lecompte Police Department, McNary Police Department, Pineville Police Department, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Woodworth Police Department, Grant Parish District Attorney’s Office, the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office, and the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole.

The RADE Unit continues to target individuals suspected of trafficking narcotics in the Central Louisiana area. If you have information or would like to report any narcotics activity, you may do so by sending direct messages to the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Facebook page.

All Persons Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Or Administrative Action

Arrestee:
Dequavious Javonte Wagner, 31
433 Coeur Circle, Alexandria, LA

Charges:
Possession CDS 2 meth with intent to distribute
Possession CDS 2 cocaine with intent to distribute
Possession CDS 2 fentanyl with intent to distribute
Possession CDS 1 marijuana with intent to distribute

Arkansas earned its first commitment of the 2026 class on Thursday, when in-state four-star J.J. Andrews committed to the Razorbacks.

A product of Little Rock Christian Academy, J.J. is the son of former Arkansas football legend Shawn Andrews, so he's a Razorback legacyand is also the top-ranked player in the state according to Rivals.

As a highly-touted prospect, fans have a right to be excited about landing the in-state talent, but Andrews possesses a skill set that fits well with a John Calipari system.

With the new addition, HawgBeat breaks down Andrews' game and what he will bring to the Arkansas program when he gets to campus.

Measureables:​

Andrews checks in at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds according to Rivals, and that size by itself screams the kind of wing John Calipari loves to have on his rosters. For reference, Karter Knox is listed at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds on the official Arkansas roster, while Billy Richmond is listed at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds.

Andrews possesses similar traits to both wings from last year's Razorback squad, including great defensive instincts and athleticism, but we will touch on that a bit later.

According to ESPN's Paul Biancardi, Andrews adds a seven-foot wingspan to his large frame. He also lists Andrews at 6-foot-8 rather than Rivals' 6-foot-7. Regardless, the size and length are those of a high-major wing and NBA prospect.

"That is what we call a college-ready body," Adam Finklestein of CBS Sports said on the NBA TV broadcast of Andrews' Saturday night game.

The size, the weight, the length: he holds all of the intangibles to be a force immediately next year. Including the actual skillset and talent.

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Arkansas senior wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was selected 70th overall in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions on Friday.

TeSlaa is the first Razorback off the board in this year's draft and the first offensive Hog to be taken in the draft since offensive lineman Beaux Limmer in 2024, but the first wide receiver since Treylon Burks was taken by the Tennessee Titans in 2022.

A native of Hudsonville, Michigan, TeSlaa started 17 of the 25 games he played as a Razorback. The 6-foot-4, 216-pound pass-catcher began his career at Hillsdale College before transferring to Arkansas after the 2022-23 season.

In two seasons in Fayetteville, TeSlaa accounted for 62 total catches for 896 yards and five touchdowns. He only started five games during the 2024-25 season, in which he recorded 28 grabs for 545 yards and three scores.

Following the NFL Draft Combine, TeSlaa received a prospect grade of 6.13, which equates to "Good backup with the potential to develop into a starter", according to NFL.com.

"TeSlaa is a big slot receiver whose stock might be on the rise after his performances during Senior Bowl week," NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein said. "He can mismatch smaller cornerbacks with his frame and play strength and is a reliable pass catcher when contested. He builds up speed as a vertical slot but isn’t sudden enough to simply uncover as a possession slot against tight man. TeSlaa’s ball skills and ability to work down the field from the slot should carry backup value for teams in the market for help at receiver."

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The Arkansas football team landed a signature Tuesday from Texas Permian Basin (Division II) transfer defensive lineman Frank Mulipola.

A 6-foot-4, 275-pound soon-to-be redshirt senior, Mulipola played all 12 games in 2024 and finished with 51 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. He led the Falcons with seven quarterback hurries, added two pass breakups and also blocked one kick.

The Pago Pago, American Samoa, native began his career at Independence C.C. in 2021 before transferring to UTPB.

During his three-year career at UTPB, Mulipola racked up 83 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble.

Mulipola chose the Razorbacks over offers from Stephen F. Austin, UTEP, UT Rio Grande Valley, Pairie View A&M and others.

Following his addition, Arkansas now sits with 85 scholarship players on its roster, per HawgBeat's current count.

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The Arkansas baseball team is playing its final regular season series against Tennessee this weekend before the SEC and NCAA Tournaments kick off, but a handful of former Hogs are just getting settled into their 2025 MLB campaigns.

Below is how each have fared through the first couple of months.

Per UA comms is Aiden Jimenez.

Arkansas redshirt freshman running back JuJu Pope and redshirt sophomore wide receiver Shamar Easter have entered the transfer portal, HawgBeat confirmed Wednesday.

Pope was a four-star linebacker prospect in the class of 2024, but made the move to running back last season. Easter was a top-200 tight end prospect in the class of 2023 out of Ashdown, but was moved to receiver this offseason.

Following their departures, Arkansas now has 86 players on its projected roster for the 2025 season, per HawgBeat's count.

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Pope Bio:​

HIGH SCHOOL:

A four-star prospect according to Rivals … Rated the No. 8 linebacker in the country and the No. 8 overall prospect in Mississippi by Rivals … No. 39 linebacker nationally and No. 14 overall prospect in Mississippi according to On3 … No. 41 linebacker in the country and No. 14 overall prospect in Mississippi by ESPN … As a senior in 2023, had 24 carries for 129 rushing yards and three touchdowns over two games … One 100-yard rushing performance on the year … Defensively, totaled three tackles (two) solo with one tackle for loss … As a junior in 2022, tallied 82 total tackles (55 solo) with 19.0 tackles for loss, including 9.0 sacks, over 11 games … Added one interception, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles … Offensively, rushed 41 times for 490 yards (12.0 ypc) and eight touchdowns … Caught five passes for 23 yards (2.1 ypc) … As a sophomore in 2021, made 59 total stops (57 solo) with 11.0 tackles for loss, including 4.0 sacks, over nine games … Recorded one interception, eight pass breakups, and one fumble recovery … Rushed 60 times for 398 yards (6.6 ypc) and five touchdowns … Logged one 100-yard rushing game on the year … Caught 10 passes for 51 yards (5.1 ypc) and one touchdown … Birthdate: Sept. 6, 2004 … CHOSE OVER: Alabama, Louisville, Michigan, Mississippi State, Oregon and others.

Easter Bio:​

2024 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN) Hauled in a 16-yard pass from KJ Jackson during a fourth-quarter touchdown drive in a season-opening win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29).

2023 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted in his first season as a Razorback.

HIGH SCHOOL: A consensus four-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … No. 157 prospect in Rivals250 rankings … No. 158 prospect in Top247 rankings … No. 201 prospect in ESPN 300 rankings … The consensus No. 1 player in Arkansas by 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3 … Rated the No. 6 tight end nationally by ESPN … No. 7 tight end in the country according to 247Sports Composite, Rivals and On3 Consensus … Played for head coach Matt Richardson at Ashdown High School in Ashdown, Ark. … As a junior, caught 30 passes for 519 yards (17.3 ypc) and five touchdowns … As a senior, made 15 catches for 160 yards (10.7 ypc) and rushed six times for 116 yards and a touchdown … Responsible for 12 pancake blocks … CHOSE OVER: Arizona State, Auburn, Florida State, Kansas, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and others.

PERSONAL: Has two siblings, Nevaeh Easter and Mykei Hopkins … Birthdate: Jan. 18, 2005.

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Very interesting