Dazmin James suspended for UAB game, Sam Pittman states
Arkansas receiver Dazmin James is suspended for the Razorbacks’ Week 3 game against UAB, coach Sam Pittman announced in his Monday press conference. Pittman added that the suspension was due to a “violation of team rules” and that James will return in Week 4.
The redshirt freshman has not played an offensive snap for the Razorbacks this season according to Pro Football Focus. He saw action on special teams in the season-opening win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Given that, his absence should have minimal impact on the Arkansas game plan outside of a hit to their depth.
James signed with Arkansas in 2023 as a three-star prospect out of Clayton (NC) High School. He did not appear in any games as a true freshman to preserve his redshirt season. The receiver caught 43 passes for 601 yards and five touchdowns as a high school senior.
With it still being early in his college career, perhaps he can carve out a role for himself down the road. However, it appears he will be used sparingly again this season and he will next be eligibly to play against Auburn on Sept. 21.
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Arkansas kicks off against UAB at 3:15 p.m. CT on Saturday in Fayetteville.
Arkansas receiver Jaedon Wilson announces he’s stepping away from Razorbacks
Surprising news came out of Fayetteville on Friday when redshirt junior wide receiver Jaedon Wilson announced that he’d be stepping away from the Arkansas Razorbacks program. Publishing a lengthy message on his Instagram account that revealed he’s be stepping away from his role in the team and looking forward to his next chapter in life.
Wilson played in eight snaps on offense in Arkansas dominant season opener Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Closing a curtain on his Razorback career after playing in 22 total games with four starts where he caught 18 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Arkansas, its dedicated fans, my coaches, my teammates, and the community of Fayetteville,” Wilson wrote. “As I prepare to step away from my role on the football team, it is important for me to reflect on the incredible journey have experienced during my time in Fayetteville.”
“First and foremost, I want to thank the University of Arkansas for providing me with an exceptional environment to grow both academically and athletically. I also want to give thanks and state how proud I am to be a graduate of the University of Arkansas. l am looking forward to the next chapter of my life as I will continue to dedicate myself to playing at the highest level of college football. I love the sport and my passion to play is greater than ever.”
On3’s Kaiden Smith contributed to this report.
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