Arkansas football roster tracker: Who's leaving Razorbacks, who's back for another year

FAYETTEVILLE — The transfer portal officially opened on Dec. 5, but that's not the only way college football teams are losing players. With the regular season at its end, players have decisions to make on whether to use their remaining eligibility, enter the NFL Draft or move on from football.

A few members of the Arkansas Razorbacks have already made their decisions known. Below are players with eligibility remaining sorted by whether they have declared for the NFL Draft, announced they won't return, decided to come back for another season, or have yet to make a decision. Transfers and players without remaining eligibility are not included.

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Razorbacks who have declared for the NFL Draft

Drew Sanders, LB — Sanders declared for the NFL Draft as a junior on Dec. 6. After transferring to Arkansas from Alabama before this season, he had the second-most sacks in the SEC (9.5). He is the No. 17 prospect and the No. 1 inside linebacker in Mel Kiper's draft rankings.

Ricky Stromberg, C — Stromberg announced he would declare for the draft on Nov. 29. He could have returned for a super senior season, but given his high ranking as a draft prospect, the move was expected.

Jadon Haselwood, WR — Haselwood announced his decision to enter the draft on Nov. 28. He spent one season with Arkansas after transferring from Oklahoma. He was the Razorbacks' second-leading receiver as a redshirt junior.

Players opting not to return

Luke Jones, OL — Jones could have returned for a sixth season, but he chose not to use his final year of eligibility. He was Arkansas' starting left tackle in all 12 games this year.

Trent Gordon, DB — Gordon could have returned as a sixth-year senior, but he was ruled academically ineligible before the Liberty Bowl and left the team. He played three seasons at Penn State before transferring to Arkansas, where he played in 20 games over two seasons.

Players who will be back for another year

KJ Jefferson, QB — As a redshirt junior, Jefferson could have declared for the draft but announced he would return to Arkansas for another year on Dec. 2. The Razorbacks will have their starting quarterback available for the Liberty Bowl, and next season will be Jefferson's third as a starter.

Dwight McGlothern, DB — McGlothern transferred to Arkansas from LSU before this season, and he became one of the best players in the Razorback secondary. He could declare for the NFL Draft as a junior.

Razorbacks with decisions to make

Nathan Bax, TE — Bax could come back for a sixth season. He had two receptions this year as a backup tight end.

LaDarrius Bishop, DB — Bishop suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. He could return to Arkansas for a sixth season. He has 13 starts in 36 games across five seasons with the Razorbacks.

Harper Cole, WR — Cole has not made an announcement about next season, but he went through Arkansas' Senior Night ceremony as a redshirt sophomore. He appeared in 18 games in three seasons, mostly on special teams.

Cade Fortin, QB — Fortin could return for a sixth year. Arkansas is his third school, after he transferred from North Carolina to South Florida and then to the Razorbacks. He played in three games this season, with one start.

Hudson Henry, TE — Henry has not made an announcement about next season, but he went through Arkansas' Senior Night ceremony as a redshirt junior. He appeared in 28 games in his four seasons with the Razorbacks.

McKinley Williams, DB — Williams could return for a sixth season. He has not played a defensive snap at Arkansas.

Zach Williams, DL — Williams could return as a super senior. He started six games at defensive end this season and had 4.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss.

This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Arkansas football roster: Who's leaving, staying in 2023