Jackson among elite company as he transfers to the Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The Razorbacks have at least one returning tailback who ranks in the Top 10. Utah transfer Ja'Quinden Jackson has garnered praise from Pro Football Focus-College's grading system. He joins the Hogs' tied for fourth with Georgia's Trevor Etienne as PFF's highest graded returning running backs list.during Arkansas' spring game in April. He was the team's leading rusher with nine carries for 65 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
While at Utah under coach Kyle Whittingham, Jackson flourished as he continued to convert from dual threat quarterback when he began his career at Texas. While he developed over the past three seasons, Jackson shared snaps in a loaded Utes backfield. He rushed for 1,358 yards and 14 touchdowns. “He’s a guy that’s probably even better when it’s live," Pittman said during the spring game. "He looks better because he bounces off of people. He uses that stiff arm a little more. He’s got a violent stiff arm, but always seems to be moving forward. When he gets hit hard, he grins and gets up. He’s a tough kid, a really good get out of the portal.”
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