Center Caden Kitler’s 20-Pound Power Surge
Caden Kitler, Arkansas’s redshirt senior center, bulked up from 290 to 310 pounds in the offseason, aiming to dominate SEC defenses. Last season he anchored an offensive line that helped produce 80 explosive plays of 20+ yards, graded No. 2 nationally by Pro Football Network, and gave quarterbacks an average of 4.16 seconds in the pocket. Under new coordinator Tim Cramsey’s hybrid-Chip Kelly scheme, Kitler’s added mass and agility will be tested against quicker rushes and faster-developing plays this fall.
Congrats, Caden—your offseason hinge-popping achievements have officially qualified you to star in the next “Planet of the Rhinos” blockbuster. Sure, you can bench-press a small car now, but can you still slide across the turf without face-planting like a runaway boulder? SEC defenders might mistake you for a linebacker tackling a linebacker, so here’s hoping your newfound heft hasn’t turned you into a human freight train that can’t stop. Just remember: it’s not the size of the bull rush, it’s the motion of the ocean—unless your ocean weighs 310 pounds, in which case, Godspeed.
Quincy Rhodes: Born and Raised a Razorback
Senior defensive end Quincy Rhodes announced at SEC Media Days he’s returning to Arkansas for 2026 instead of chasing the NFL Draft or portal money. The North Little Rock native, known for 44 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, eight sacks and a forced fumble in 2025, insists loyalty and development for a pro future kept him home. Rhodes preaches a “find a way” mentality as the Razorbacks look to rebound from a 2-10 season and believes another year will perfect his NFL prospects.
Nothing says “I love home” like turning down millions in NIL deals to stay in Little Rock—where your biggest endorsement is a bacon cheeseburger and a high-five from your mom. Rhodes has truly mastered the art of selfless self-promotion: “Money? Not for me! Future NFL? Maybe later! Saturdays? That’s my real passion!” Meanwhile, NFL scouts are sharpening their calculators. But hey, why rush greatness when you can perfect it in SEC litter and chalk dust? Let’s hope 2026 gives our beloved Hog enough clay to sculpt into a first-rounder.
Silverfield’s QB Showdown: Lefty KJ vs. AJ Hill
Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield praised redshirt sophomore KJ Jackson’s intelligence, leadership and left-handed arm at SEC Media Days but kept the QB competition open against AJ Hill. Jackson threw for 200+ yards and a touchdown versus Texas and owns a 61.1% completion rate without interceptions last year. Silverfield says whoever wins must minimize turnovers and put the offense in scoring position as Arkansas gauges its starter with 44 days until the opener.
Silverfield’s master plan: publicly crown Jackson as “tremendous” then watch social media implode when he names Hill QB1. It’s like watching two toddlers arm-wrestle for a cookie—cute, slightly embarrassing, and nobody’s really winning. Meanwhile, Jackson’s lefty throws will throw defenses off balance—unless the defense is an elementary school T-ball team, in which case they’ll just chase the ball. But hey, as long as the ball somehow lands in white jerseys, Silverfield will smile and say, “We told you, it’s neck and neck.”
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