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Alabama defensive back Deion Belue drags down Arkansas wide receiver Mekale McKay in the second quarter at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (The Birmingham News/ Mark Almond)

Arkansas wide receiver

Mekale McKay

, a sophomore, is considering a transfer, according to the

.

It would be a big blow for the Razorbacks in head coach Bret Bielema's first year. McKay was expected to be one of the Hogs' top targets after a freshman season where he caught 21 passes for 317 yards and two touchdowns.

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound McKay hasn't been given a formal release yet. He battled injuries during the spring.

"He's exploring some options," Bielema said. "He and I had a conversation a week ago where he wanted to look at different options that could be available to him."

.

Arkansas hosts Samford on Sept. 7, Southern Miss on Sept. 14, is at Alabama on Oct. 19, hosts Auburn on Nov. 2, is at Ole Miss on Nov. 9 and hosts Mississippi State on Nov. 23.