FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Few players come in and make an instant impact. Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona Jr does a little bit of everything.
The San Jose State transfer along with fellow transfers Addison Nichols and Keyshawn Blackstock have stabilized an offensive line that was much maligned in 2023. Hogs’ running back Ja’Quinden Jackson currently leads the SEC with 397 yards. Even his teammates on the other side of the ball are noticing Carmona’s efforts.
“Great guy on the field,” safetyJayden Johnson said. “Physical. He brings that swagger to the field and I like that. I feel like that’s something that has helped the O-line.”…