Arkansas releases football depth chart before season opener against North Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The University of Arkansas football program released its official depth chart on Monday ahead of the team's 2026 season opener. The Razorbacks are scheduled to host North Alabama this Saturday, September 5, at 3:15 p.m. The roster document finalizes starters for key positions, including the quarterback and wide receiver groups. KJ Jackson is set to start at quarterback, while Chris Marshall, CJ Brown, and Ismael Cisse or Jamari Hawkins are listed as starting wide receivers. The offensive line features Kavion Broussard, Malachi Breland, Caden Kitler, Kobe Branham, and Bryant Williams as the primary starters. Defensive starters include Quincy Rhodes, Hunter Osborne, and either Carlon Jones or David Oke on the line, with Steven Soles Jr. named at the JACK position. The coaching staff also designated specific roles for special teams, including kickers and return specialists, as the program prepares for the start of the season.
- •Arkansas faces North Alabama on September 5 at 3:15 p.m.
- •KJ Jackson is named the starting quarterback for the season opener.
- •Chris Marshall, CJ Brown, and Ismael Cisse or Jamari Hawkins are the starting wide receivers.
- •The defense will be led by starters including Quincy Rhodes, Hunter Osborne, and Steven Soles Jr.
- •Special teams will utilize Max Gilbert for placekicking and Sutton Smith for punt returns.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas football depth chart revealed: See full roster, who won WR battle
"The Arkansas football depth chart for Week 1 is released. Here are the starters for the season-opener this weekend against North Alabama.
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