Hogs' Linemen a Challenge for UAPB

Breakdown of the Razorbacks' Offensive Line

The Arkansas Razorbacks' offensive line is expected to be a strength of the team in the 2023 NCAA football season. The line is anchored by preseason All-SEC selections Brady Latham and Ricky Stromberg, who are both experienced and versatile players. Latham can play either guard or center, while Stromberg is a natural center.

Latham is a 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt senior who has started 29 games in his career. He was an All-SEC honorable mention selection in 2022. Stromberg is a 6-foot-3, 310-pound redshirt senior who has started 26 games in his career. He was a second-team All-SEC selection in 2022.

In addition to Latham and Stromberg, the Razorbacks' offensive line also features several other talented players, including:

• Ty'Kieast Crawford: A 6-foot-5, 325-pound redshirt junior who started 13 games in 2022.
• Jalen St. John: A 6-foot-6, 320-pound redshirt sophomore who started 12 games in 2022.
• Luke Jones: A 6-foot-5, 315-pound redshirt freshman who enrolled early and has impressed the coaching staff.

Challenges for the UAPB Defense

The UAPB Golden Lions will face a significant challenge when they try to stop the Arkansas Razorbacks' offensive line. The Razorbacks' line is big, experienced, and physical. UAPB does not have the size or talent to match up with the Razorbacks' line one-on-one.

To have any chance of slowing down the Razorbacks' offense, UAPB will need to be creative with its defensive scheme. The Golden Lions will need to use a variety of stunts and blitzes to try to create pressure on the Razorbacks' quarterback. They will also need to be disciplined in their gap assignments and not allow the Razorbacks' running backs to get outside.

If UAPB can play a perfect game on defense, they may be able to slow down the Razorbacks' offense. However, it is more likely that the Razorbacks' offensive line will be too much for the Golden Lions to handle.