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Darren McFadden joins Arkansas Diamonds in front office role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:07 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Darren McFadden joins Arkansas Diamonds in front office role
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Former Arkansas Razorbacks standout Darren McFadden has joined the Arkansas Diamonds as a special adviser and player personnel executive. McFadden will assist the Indoor Football League franchise with talent evaluation and roster construction. This appointment follows the transition of the team, formerly known as the Hot Springs Wiseguys, as it prepares for its inaugural Indoor Football League season in 2027. The organization achieved success in its first two years of existence by reaching ArenaMania twice. An announcement event for the team is scheduled for September 15 at the Arkansas State Capitol’s Rotunda Room in Little Rock.

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  • •Darren McFadden joins the Arkansas Diamonds as a special adviser and player personnel executive.
  • •The Diamonds will compete in their inaugural Indoor Football League season in 2027.
  • •The team was previously known as the Hot Springs Wiseguys and reached ArenaMania twice.
  • •A public event regarding the team is scheduled for September 15 at the Arkansas State Capitol.
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  • 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas football icon Darren McFadden joins Arkansas Diamonds in new position
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Arkansas Razorbacks legend Darren McFadden has joined the Arkansas Diamonds as a special adviser and player personnel executive to assist with talent evaluation and roster construction ahead of the team's inaugural Indoor Football League season in 2027.

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