Arkansas leading WR Andrew Armstrong returning for one more season

Arkansas received some much-needed good news on Friday as leading receiver Andrew Armstrong announced that he is returning to school for another season.

Armstrong was arguably the top playmaker on the Razorbacks’ team this season. He led Arkansas with 56 catches for 764 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, while starting every game.

“First off, I want to thank God for the opportunity he has given me to play the sport of football at the level I do. I also wanna thank my mom and dad for always pushing me to be not only the best player but also the best person I can be,” Andrew Armstrong said in a statement.

“I want to thank the Arkansas Razorback coaching staff and fans for taking a chance on me and believing in me. This year wasn’t what any of us expected. So I feel like it’s only right for me to come back to Fayetteville and finish my college career here.”

The return of Andrew Armstrong gives offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino a solid piece to build around. Petrino has the task of getting the Arkansas offense back on track. The Razorbacks dealt with injuries last season but still struggled mightily, averaging 26.6 points per game.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.