Arkansas WR Dazmin James enters NCAA transfer portal

Arkansas wide receiver Dazmin James has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos has learned. He made program history with a 94-yard touchdown in the Liberty Bowl.

James didn’t record a catch or any yards during the regular season, but made quite the impression in the Liberty Bowl. He hauled in three receptions for 137 yards, including the 94-yard touchdown to set the Arkansas record for longest touchdown pass in school history. His efforts also earned him Liberty Bowl Most Outstanding Offensive Player honors.

That 94-yard play was James’ first career catch, which is quite a way to haul in your first career reception. Afterward, he said he initially didn’t realize the history he made.

“I didn’t really find out until after the game,” James said. “But it feels amazing. My first catch ever as a collegiate athlete. Catch the ball, 94 yards. It just feels amazing. I just want to thank TG [Taylen Green].”

Dazmin James played high school football at Clayton (NC) before arriving at Arkansas in 2023. He took a redshirt as a freshman and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Arkansas has now seen 30 players hit the transfer portal through the fall window. The NCAA transfer portal opened Dec. 9 after the final College Football Playoff rankings reveal, and players had until Saturday to inform schools of their intentions to hit the open market. Schools then have two days to put those names into the database.

The biggest piece coming in for the Razorbacks is former Georgia Tech offensive lineman Corey Robinson II. He checks in as the No. 59 overall player and No. 6-ranked offensive tackle to enter the portal this cycle, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings.

Robinson’s addition filled a big need for Arkansas, based on what Sam Pittman previously said. He detailed the Razorbacks’ plans to add to the trenches throughout the portal cycle.

“Offensive line would be one (area of need),” Pittman said. “Defensive line would be one. We felt like we were pretty good at the linebacker spots. If you go back and look a couple of years ago, the world was falling because this linebacker (left), that linebacker (left).

“I think we all agreed out linebacker room was a strength for us this year. But that would be probably the least worried about (position). We need some safeties. We need some corners. But I think O-line and tight end’s a big deal. Wide receivers. We’ve got several spots to fill, but off the top of my head, that’s who it would be.”