I realized this when writing the La'Michael Pettway transfer story, but just now getting a chance to type out of post about it... Remember the 2015 in-state class? It was considered one of the best in recent memory, especially since the Hogs signed 8 of the top 10 guys. Well, here's a look at how that's turned out so far:
1. C.J. O'Grady (Arkansas): Put up really good numbers last year, primed for a great senior year assuming he keeps his head in the right place
2. K.J. Hill (Ohio State): Has had a great career at Ohio State and will probably cap it with a great senior year in 2019
3. Ty Storey (Arkansas): Really struggled in only year as the starter, now transferring
4. Jamario Bell (Arkansas): Hasn't really done much at Arkansas, but has shown flashes in practice - has one last chance to make an impact in 2019
5. Will Gragg (Arkansas): Didn't do much at Arkansas, transferred to Pitt and didn't do much there, but still has one more year left
6. Dre Greenlaw (Arkansas): When healthy, he was a very productive LB for the Hogs, ends his career with 321 tackles
7. Colton Jackson (Arkansas): Arkansas had to sign not one, but TWO JUCO tackles in this class - that should tell you what they think about Jackson
8. Ross Trail (Cincinnati): Made a couple of starts in three years at Cincy before transferring to Arkansas State last season... Has another year left, but wasn't even listed as the backup this season, with a younger guy ahead of him
9. Daytrieon Dean (Arkansas): Didn't do anything at Arkansas, transferred to an FCS school
10. La'Michael Pettway (Arkansas): Hogs' leading receiver in 2018 with 499 yards, now transferring
So five of the 10 have transferred from their original schools. And I'd say three - O'Grady, Hill and Greenlaw - have had productive careers, obviously with the chance for the others to join the list if they are great seasons as fifth-year seniors.
This post isn't meant to insinuate anything - just thought it was interesting to look back at it.
1. C.J. O'Grady (Arkansas): Put up really good numbers last year, primed for a great senior year assuming he keeps his head in the right place
2. K.J. Hill (Ohio State): Has had a great career at Ohio State and will probably cap it with a great senior year in 2019
3. Ty Storey (Arkansas): Really struggled in only year as the starter, now transferring
4. Jamario Bell (Arkansas): Hasn't really done much at Arkansas, but has shown flashes in practice - has one last chance to make an impact in 2019
5. Will Gragg (Arkansas): Didn't do much at Arkansas, transferred to Pitt and didn't do much there, but still has one more year left
6. Dre Greenlaw (Arkansas): When healthy, he was a very productive LB for the Hogs, ends his career with 321 tackles
7. Colton Jackson (Arkansas): Arkansas had to sign not one, but TWO JUCO tackles in this class - that should tell you what they think about Jackson
8. Ross Trail (Cincinnati): Made a couple of starts in three years at Cincy before transferring to Arkansas State last season... Has another year left, but wasn't even listed as the backup this season, with a younger guy ahead of him
9. Daytrieon Dean (Arkansas): Didn't do anything at Arkansas, transferred to an FCS school
10. La'Michael Pettway (Arkansas): Hogs' leading receiver in 2018 with 499 yards, now transferring
So five of the 10 have transferred from their original schools. And I'd say three - O'Grady, Hill and Greenlaw - have had productive careers, obviously with the chance for the others to join the list if they are great seasons as fifth-year seniors.
This post isn't meant to insinuate anything - just thought it was interesting to look back at it.
