Arkansas running back Trelon Smith hits the transfer portal

As much as two of the most recent Arkansas players hitting the transfer portal was a surprise, the latest Hogs footballer to do it was less of a shock.

Trelon Smith, who spent three-quarters of the season as Arkansas No. 1 running back, officially entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. Smith had indicated weeks ago he would not be back with the Razorbacks for a super senior season, but did not indicate in what form he would exit.

Smith led all Arkansas running backs in carries and yards rushing with 119 for 598. Those totals trailed only quarterback KJ Jefferson’s 146 rushes for 664 yards for the team lead. Smith also ran for five touchdowns.

Sophomore Dominique Johnson and freshman Rocket Sanders began to usurp Smith of his spot at the top of the depth chart following Arkansas’ bye week. Smith didn’t have more than nine carries or more than 42 yards in any of Arkansas’ final six games.

He is the 16th Arkansas player to hit the portal since the end of the regular season, though he’s just the regular in the lineup to do so.

Safety Joe Foucha and nickel back Greg Brooks Jr., both starters for Arkansas last year, announced their transfers to LSU last week. Both are Louisiana natives.

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