Arkansas Sends Record Six Players to Senior Bowl, Headlined by Team Captains and Standout Performers
The Arkansas Razorbacks are making history this week in Mobile, Alabama.
For the first time ever, six Razorbacks are headed to the Senior Bowl - the premier pre-draft showcase for NFL hopefuls. It’s a school record, and it speaks volumes about the talent Arkansas has developed and brought in through the transfer portal. Headlining the group are team captains Taylen Green, Fernando Carmona, Cam Ball, and Xavian Sorey, who will be joined by 1,000-yard rusher Mike Washington and cornerback Julian Neal.
The 77th edition of the Senior Bowl kicks off with practices on Tuesday, leading up to Saturday’s game at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. Arkansas players will suit up for the American team, which features prospects from across the SEC, including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, and Texas. The National team will include players from other SEC schools like Tennessee and Texas A&M, as well as Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton.
Cam Ball: The Homegrown Leader
Cam Ball is the only one of the six Razorbacks who spent his entire college career in Fayetteville - and he’s making the most of his final chapter. On Monday, Ball was spotted at a local elementary school event affiliated with the Senior Bowl, a moment shared by both the event and Arkansas Athletics. It’s a fitting image: a homegrown leader giving back as he gears up for the next level.
Taylen Green: Dual-Threat Dynamo
Quarterback Taylen Green, a second-year transfer, is one of three signal-callers on the American roster, joining LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Illinois’ Luke Altmyer. Green’s numbers speak for themselves: 2,714 passing yards on 198 completions, 19 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with a completion rate just over 60%. Add in 777 rushing yards and 8 scores on the ground, and you’ve got a true dual-threat quarterback who led the nation in total offense for much of the season before finishing 17th nationally at 290.9 yards per game.
NFL scouts will be watching closely. Green has the arm, the legs, and the leadership - now he gets a chance to prove it against some of the best seniors in the country.
Mike Washington: The Workhorse Transfer
Mike Washington, a transfer from New Mexico State, made an immediate impact in Fayetteville. He rushed for 1,070 yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging a strong 6.4 yards per carry. His north-south running style, paired with his ability to break tackles and hit the second level, makes him a compelling prospect for teams looking to bolster their backfield.
Xavian Sorey: Defensive Engine
If you watched Arkansas this season, you saw No. 8 flying around the field. Xavian Sorey led the team with 81 tackles and filled up the stat sheet in every category: 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups, 3 quarterback hurries, an interception, and a forced fumble. He’s the kind of linebacker who can do it all - cover, blitz, and clean up in the run game.
Julian Neal: Ballhawk in the Secondary
Julian Neal, a first-year transfer from Fresno State, brought a spark to Arkansas’ secondary. He finished fifth on the team in tackles with 55, but what really stands out is his ability to make plays on the ball.
Neal led the team with 2 interceptions and added 10 pass breakups and 2 tackles for loss. His instincts and ball skills will be tested against top-tier receivers in Mobile - and that’s exactly what NFL evaluators want to see.
Fernando Carmona: The Anchor Up Front
Fernando Carmona, another second-year transfer, rounds out the group of Razorback captains. While offensive linemen don’t always grab headlines, they do get attention in Mobile - especially in one-on-one drills. Carmona will have a chance to show his footwork, strength, and technique in front of scouts who are always looking for reliable protection up front.
Familiar Faces on the Sidelines
The American team will be coached by New Orleans Saints associate head coach Joel Thomas, who has deep Arkansas ties as a former Razorbacks running backs coach. The National team will be led by a largely Philadelphia Eagles staff, with senior defensive assistant Clint Hurtt at the helm.
For Arkansas, this Senior Bowl is more than just a showcase - it’s a celebration of a program that’s developed and attracted top-tier talent. Whether they came up through the Razorback ranks like Ball or arrived via the transfer portal like Green and Sorey, these six players are now on the doorstep of the NFL.
And come Saturday, they’ll have a national stage to prove they belong.