It was a tough offseason for the Arkansas Razorbacks as it related to the loss of two prominent alumni. Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who played at Arkansas in 2009 and 2010, died tragically in a drowning accident at 35 years old.
When 21-year-old Lamar Jackson entered the Baltimore Ravens franchise, the former Louisville star had a fellow South Florida native in the building to welcome him to the team.
Devastating news broke on Monday surrounding former Arkansas and NFL running back Alex Collins. He passed away at just the age of 28, with both the Razorbacks and Baltimore Ravens delivering his death via Twitter.
The Razorbacks have been patient, yet active in regard to the transfer portal. The window closes soon and Pittman seems content to let it unfold while throwing his chips in on one or two high profile recruits.
No. 10 Arkansas seeks a second straight 4-0 start for the first time since the late 1980s when it battles No. 23 Texas A&M in Southeastern Conference play on Saturday night at Arlington, Texas.