Caleb Wooden rejoins Arkansas football after 5-for-5 injunction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Caleb Wooden is set to rejoin the Arkansas football team for the 2026 season, confirmed by the player and local reports. This follows a federal court ruling that allows certain athletes from the high school class of 2022 to gain an extra year of eligibility. Wooden, who previously played for Auburn, joined Arkansas in 2025 and made 11 starts last season, contributing significantly to the defense. His return aims to bolster Arkansas as they prepare for the upcoming season, with details on his official roster spot pending from the university.
- •Caleb Wooden confirmed his return to Arkansas football for 2026.
- •He previously transferred from Auburn before the 2025 season.
- •Wooden started 11 games for Arkansas last year, recording 59 tackles.
- •His return is due to a court ruling allowing extra eligibility.
- •Arkansas has not yet confirmed his official place on the roster.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Caleb Wooden will rejoin Arkansas football thanks to 5-for-5 injunction
"Arkansas football is making a late addition to its 2026 roster thanks to the recent 5-for-5 injunction, bringing a familiar name back to the defense.
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