HawgBeat - Arkansas LB Mani Powell to enter transfer portal
Arkansas Razorbacks football linebacker Mani Powell announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal.
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Arkansas Razorbacks football linebacker Mani Powell announced on Saturday that he intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
The sophomore joins defensive back Jaylen Lewis, linebacker Chris Paul Jr. and linebacker Jordan Crook as the only Hogs to announce plans to explore other options in the portal. Sophomore wide receiver Sam Mbake was dismissed from the team and will also likely hit the portal.
Starting quarterback KJ Jefferson is reportedly expected to enter the transfer portal as well, though that may not be the case after the Hogs’ signal caller posted “I haven’t made my decision yet,” on his Instagram on Wednesday.
A former three-star prospect according to Rivals, Powell served primarily as a backup and didn’t see much playing time for the Hogs. In four games, he totaled five tackles.
According to Pro Football Focus, Powell finished the 2023-24 season with an overall grade of 47.5, a run defense grade of 60.0 and a pass rush grade of 60.0.
Because the official transfer portal window doesn’t open until Dec. 4, Powell will not be able to enter his name into the portal until then.
