The Razorbacks are an injury or two away from being razor thin at the linebacker position, but one name that has emerged as a potential addition is Troy University graduate-transfer Tron Folsom.

Folsom would be a more than welcome addition to the linebacker room after being elected to the All-Sun Belt second team in 2017 and 2018. Folsom led the Trojans with 79 tackles this season and also recorded 2 sacks. He was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week after a win against Nebraska this season in which he recorded 13 tackles, a tackle for a loss and a pass break-up. The Alma (Ga.) Bacon County product caught two interceptions and brought one back for a touchdown in a game against Florida A&M. As a junior in 2017, Folsom also led his team in tackles with 80. He announced in February via Twitter that he would be entering his name into the transfer portal, and that he would re-open his recruitment.

“We’re always in the market for anything that can help us, or any position addition that would help us. That’s one of them that’s at the top of our list right now, I definitely think that’s something we talked about and that we’re on top of,” Arkansas head coach Chad Morris said generally in discussing linebacker depth. “Giovanni LaFrance, [Deon Edwards], Bumper Pool and Grant Morgan are getting plenty of reps right now, and to be able to bring those guys along, it’s a great opportunity for them. They'll come out of spring, and they’re getting all these reps, and if you just haven’t done it, it’s not because you didn’t get the reps. You’re getting the reps now what are you doing with them. So, I’m pleased with that, but we got to address the depth there.”

At the conclusion of National Signing Day on Feb. 5, Arkansas had three scholarships remaining for the Class of 2019. They added Texas A&M grad-transfer quarterback Nick Starkel last week, and they landed former Arizona State running back Trelon Smith this weekend. That means that the Hogs only have one scholarship left to give, and if Folsom received that scholarship he would be eligible to play immediately next season.

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Arkansas senior leader De'Jon Harris is out this spring because he had a small screw inserted in his right foot on Friday to help repair a fracture that did not recover with rehab in the offseason. Hayden Henry, who is believed to have a shoulder injury, has been wearing a green jersey this spring meaning that he can’t engage in live tackling. As of Monday, the Arkansas linebackers that are fully participating during spring practice are Bumper Pool, Grant Morgan, Giovanni LaFrance and Andrew Parker. Deon Edwards had been participating, but he appeared to throw on a green jersey after a contact drill on Monday. For more on Arkansas’ linebackers situation click here.

Folsom, 6-2, 213, committed to Troy out of high school in 2015 as a wide receiver.