Quincy Rhodes Jr. leads standout players from struggling teams this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Arkansas defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. is highlighted among quality players at teams expected to struggle, as Arkansas faces a challenging season after a 2-10 record last year. Despite earning second-team AP all-SEC honors with eight sacks last season, the SEC media poll predicts Arkansas to finish last again. Rhodes expressed confidence in potential improvements under new coach Ryan Silverfield. Other notable players from struggling teams include Rutgers' KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, Mississippi State's Kelley Jones, Boston College's KP Price, Stanford's Matt Rose, and Colorado's Danny Scudero, who each have performed well individually despite their teams facing uphill battles in their respective conferences.
- •Rhodes had eight sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last season.
- •Arkansas' defense ranked last in SEC allowing 425.2 yards per game.
- •Rutgers' KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond shone amid low expectations.
- •Mississippi State's Kelley Jones had the fewest receptions allowed among SEC cornerbacks.
- •Stanford's Matt Rose led all players with 106 tackles last season.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas’ Quincy Rhodes Jr. heads AP list of quality players at teams expected to struggle
"Arkansas DE Quincy Rhodes Jr. had just sat down for his SEC media days press conference this summer when he was asked about personal goals for his senior season.
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