Transfer Portal Spotlight: Arkansas in the Hunt for Top OT Grant Seagren
As the transfer portal continues to reshape college football’s offseason landscape, one name drawing plenty of attention is Oklahoma State offensive tackle Grant Seagren - and the Arkansas Razorbacks are right in the thick of the race.
Seagren has lined up four visits as he narrows his options, and while the exact date for his Arkansas trip is still to be determined, the Razorbacks are one of the programs firmly on his radar. The 6-foot-6 lineman is currently rated as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings - a status that makes him one of the most coveted trench players available this cycle.
Here’s how his visit schedule is shaping up:
- Auburn: Jan. 2-3
- Oklahoma State (return visit): Jan. 3-4
- Northwestern: Jan. 5-6
- Arkansas: Date TBD
For a Razorbacks program entering a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield, landing Seagren would be a major tone-setter. Silverfield, who takes over with the task of revitalizing Arkansas football, is looking for players who can anchor a rebuild - and Seagren fits that mold both physically and mentally.
From Walk-On Tight End to Top-Tier Tackle
Seagren’s journey to becoming one of the top linemen in the portal wasn’t the usual five-star-to-starter path. He came out of Oakland, Nebraska, as a zero-star recruit and walked on at Nebraska - not as a lineman, but as a tight end. After redshirting his first year and seeing just 36 snaps over seven games as a redshirt freshman, he made the switch that would change his trajectory: transferring to Oklahoma State and transitioning to offensive tackle.
That move paid off. In a 2025 season that was anything but smooth for the Cowboys - including a midseason coaching change after Mike Gundy’s departure - Seagren emerged as one of the few consistent performers. While Oklahoma State struggled, Seagren stood tall, literally and figuratively, on a line that faced plenty of adversity.
And he wasn’t just logging reps against soft competition. In a road game at Texas Tech, Seagren went toe-to-toe with David Bailey, one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the country.
He also held his own against a fierce Oregon defensive front earlier in the year. Those matchups - against elite talent in high-pressure situations - gave scouts and analysts a clearer picture of what Seagren brings to the table: toughness, poise, and the ability to compete at a high level.
A Program-Changing Target for Arkansas
What makes Seagren such a compelling fit for Arkansas isn’t just his current skill set - it’s the long-term upside. He has three years of eligibility remaining, which means he’s not just a plug-and-play rental. He’s someone a staff can build around, especially in the trenches where continuity and chemistry are critical.
Silverfield knows the importance of establishing a physical identity up front. If he can bring in a player like Seagren, it signals a serious commitment to winning the line of scrimmage - something Arkansas has struggled with in recent years. In a conference where games are often decided in the trenches, adding a high-upside, battle-tested tackle could be the first step toward turning that narrative around.
Recruiting services agree on Seagren’s value. On3 ranks him as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the portal.
Rivals slots him as the No. 133 overall player and No. 6 tackle, while 247Sports has him at No. 174 overall and No. 9 at the position. The consensus?
This is a high-level talent with the potential to make an immediate and lasting impact.
More Than Just a Talent - A Culture Fit
Beyond the film and the rankings, what stands out about Seagren is how he’s handled adversity. In a season full of distractions and instability at Oklahoma State, he kept showing up, kept grinding, and kept performing. That kind of resilience is exactly what Arkansas needs as it begins a new chapter.
Silverfield is trying to build more than a roster - he’s trying to build a culture. Players like Seagren, who’ve taken the hard road and come out stronger on the other side, are the kind of foundational pieces that can help reset expectations inside a locker room.
What’s Next?
With visits on deck and competition heating up, Arkansas has a real shot to land one of the portal’s most intriguing offensive linemen. If the Razorbacks can close the deal, it won’t just be a big recruiting win - it’ll be a clear signal that Silverfield’s vision for the program is already taking shape.
Grant Seagren may have started his college career as an overlooked walk-on, but now he’s a priority target for programs looking to shore up their offensive line. And if Arkansas can bring him to Fayetteville, it could be the kind of move that helps lay the foundation for the Razorbacks’ resurgence.