Running back woes: Chad Morris confirms one Arkansas RB no longer with team, one to miss spring
By Adam Spencer
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Rakeem Boyd led the Arkansas Razorbacks with 734 rushing yards and two touchdowns last year after originally signing with Texas A&M and then spending a year at Independence Community College.
Heading into 2019, big things are expected from Boyd, but his offseason plans just took a bit of a hit.
According to head coach Chad Morris, Boyd will not be able to practice this spring, though a reason wasn’t given. Additionally, Morris said rising senior RB TJ Hammonds is no longer with the team:
Morris: Rakeem Boyd will not be a part of spring practice. TJ Hammonds is not on the team.
— Bo Mattingly (@SportandStoryBo) February 25, 2019
Hammonds only appeared in four games in 2018, recording 10 carries for 28 yards and adding four catches for 84 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.
This news hurts the Hogs’ running-back depth this spring, but as of now, it seems Boyd will be back for the summer practice session. We’ll see what Morris says in the coming weeks.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
