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Arkansas expected to hire Florida State defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson

Matt Zenitzby:Matt Zenitz01/02/23

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Arkansas is expected to hire Florida State defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson, sources tell On3.

Woodson previously worked with new Razorbacks defensive coordinator Travis Williams at Auburn in 2018 and ’19.

In recent years, Woodson has produced NFL defensive backs such as 2020 Miami Dolphins first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene and 2021 Los Angeles Chargers second-round selection Asante Samuel Jr.

Woodson, who is also a respected recruiter, has also been a primary recruiter on double-digit four-star or better recruits at Auburn and Florida State, including two Class of 2024 top-80 recruits, running back Kameron Davis and safety Jordan Pride.

Before Florida State and Auburn, Woodson was a defensive backs coach at Memphis (2016-17) and Fresno State (2014-15).