Arkansas is making serious moves this transfer cycle, and Friday brought yet another addition to an already loaded list. JUCO safety Nsongbeh Ginyui became the latest to join the Razorbacks, officially signing after wrapping up his official visit to Fayetteville.
“Signed and sealed,” Ginyui said, confirming his commitment.
Ginyui, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound freshman out of Bakersfield College in California, chose Arkansas over offers from Mississippi State, Cal Poly, Tarleton State, and UC Davis. He’s coming off a strong freshman campaign, where he appeared in 10 games and racked up 47 tackles - 33 of those solo - along with an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. He’ll arrive in Fayetteville with three years of eligibility remaining and the kind of physicality that could help the Razorbacks on the back end right away.
Ginyui is part of a flurry of additions Arkansas has made across the board during the current 15-day transfer window, which opened Jan. 2 and closed at midnight on Jan. 16. The Razorbacks have been aggressive, and with needs at nearly every position, they’ve cast a wide net - and reeled in talent from all over the country.
Early in the cycle, Arkansas addressed special teams and the offensive front, bringing in offensive guard Malachi Breland (Memphis), long snapper Adam Johnston (Sacramento State), and two kickers - Braeden McAlister (Georgia State) and Max Gilbert (Tennessee). They also added defensive back Christian Harrison from Cincinnati to bolster depth in the secondary.
That momentum carried into Monday, when the Hogs secured commitments from quarterback AJ Hill, running back Sutton Smith, and wide receiver Jamari Hawkins - another Memphis transfer who followed his former head coach to Fayetteville. Linebacker Ja’Quavion Smith also jumped on board during his official visit, giving Arkansas another piece in the middle of the defense.
Tuesday had its ups and downs. Arkansas missed out on offensive lineman Carius Curne, who opted for Ole Miss, but bounced back in a big way with four key additions: running back Jasper Parker (Michigan), defensive tackles Carlon Jones (USC) and Hunter Osborne (Virginia), and a headline-grabbing pickup in four-star cornerback Jahiem Johnson from Tulane.
Wednesday was all about defense. The day kicked off with edge rusher Jamonta Waller, a former Auburn “buck” linebacker, and just 20 minutes later, cornerback Shelton Lewis (Clemson) made it official. The Hogs kept the pressure on with four-star linebacker Khmori House (UNC) and Kentucky transfer Steven Soles, giving Arkansas four defensive additions in a single day.
Thursday didn’t slow down either. The Razorbacks landed coveted Maryland corner La’khi Roland and tight end Matt Adcock from Memphis, followed by Baylor linebacker Phoenix Jackson. They also added two more corners - Tyler Scott (Georgia State) and Braydon Lee (Maryland) - before bringing in wide receiver Donovan Faupel (New Mexico State), Memphis offensive lineman Josiah Clemons, and capping the day with one of their biggest gets yet: top-10 offensive tackle Bryant Williams out of Louisiana.
Arkansas wasn’t done. They flipped offensive lineman Carey Clayton from Memphis, a late 2026 addition out of Southlake Carroll in Texas, who had gone unsigned in December but found a new home in Fayetteville.
The following Friday saw another big-time addition in offensive tackle Terence Roberson (OBU), plus linebacker Jeremy Evans, the second linebacker to transfer in from Baylor. Tight end Ty Lockwood (Boston College) joined later in the day, and Saturday brought quarterback Braeden Fuller from Angelo State into the fold.
The haul continued Sunday with former Memphis safety Ian Williams, West Virginia linebacker Ben Bogle, and Boise State wide receiver Chris Marshall. Monday opened with more speed on the outside, as former LSU wideout Jelani Watkins joined the Razorbacks’ receiving corps.
On the final day of the portal window, Arkansas added another wave of talent: Colorado safety Carter Stoutmire, West Georgia corner Kyeaure Magloire, MTSU safety John Howse IV, West Virginia offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, and Oregon defensive tackle Xadavien Sims.
All told, Arkansas used the 15-day window to bring in reinforcements across nearly every position group. From the trenches to the secondary, from special teams to skill positions, the Razorbacks didn’t just plug holes - they added depth, experience, and potential playmakers for both sides of the ball.
With the dust now settled on the portal window, the focus shifts to how quickly this revamped roster can gel. But one thing’s clear: Arkansas didn’t sit back and wait for help - they went out and got it.