HawgBeat – Arkansas WR Jadon Haselwood declares for NFL Draft

After spending one season in Fayetteville with the Arkansas Razorbacks, redshirt junior receiver Jadon Haselwood introduced he’ll enter his identify within the 2023 NFL Draft.

Haselwood transferred to Arkansas from Oklahoma on Dec. 5 of final yr. The previous five-star receiver and No. 4 total participant within the 2019 class hauled in 59 catches for 702 yards and three touchdowns this yr.

“I’m Calling the Hogs once I say thanks to my coaches, my teammates and each fan who has made this season particular,” Haselwood mentioned in a tweet Monday night time. “I additionally have to personally thank Coach (Kenny) Guiton, Coach Jimmy (Smith), and Coach (Sam) Pittman for believing in me and giving me this chance.”

The native of Atlanta had 121 profession receptions for 1438 yards and 10 touchdowns throughout his time with the Sooners and Razorbacks.

Haselwood didn’t say if he’ll take part in Arkansas’ bowl sport, which has but to be decided. It’s possible that he’ll forgo the bowl and put together for the draft. Haselwood technically had two extra years of eligibility left — redshirt senior yr and Covid yr.

Pittman mentioned final Monday that gamers who wish to enter the draft want the time that bowl preparation would take up.

“If you happen to’re going to go to the draft and also you’re not going to play within the bowl, I consider that you simply want that point to begin getting ready for the mix and all these issues,” Pittman mentioned. “Like (Treylon) Burks, we didn’t (play) him final yr. He understood.”

Right here is extra on Haselwood by way of his bio on the Arkansas Athletics web site:

At Oklahoma

2021 (JUNIOR): Performed in all 12 video games of the common season, catching a team-best 39 passes for 399 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns … Recorded a number of catches in 10 of 12 video games … Pulled in a season-high six receptions on two events, together with in a three-touchdown efficiency towards TCU (Oct. 16) … Caught 4 passes for 47 yards in season-opener towards Tulane (Sept. 4) … Scored a pair of TDs on 4 catches for 19 yards in win over Western Carolina (Sept. 11) … Snagged a season-best six passes for 61 yards towards Nebraska (Sept. 18) … Caught three passes for 21 yards towards West Virginia (Sept. 25) … Three-score sport towards TCU included six catches for 56 yards … Scored a landing for the second straight sport in win at Kansas (Oct. 23) … Hauled in three passes for 40 yards versus Texas Tech (Oct. 30) … Recorded 51 yards on two catches at Baylor (Nov. 13).

2020 (SOPHOMORE): Performed in three video games and made 4 receptions for 65 yards (16.2 common)… missed first six video games whereas recovering from harm and missed Oklahoma State sport (11/21) and Cotton Bowl vs. Florida (12/30)… had two catches for 20 yards in Massive 12 Championship win vs. No. 8 Iowa State (12/19)… made a 12-yard reception vs. Baylor (12/5)… noticed first motion of the season vs. Kansas (11/7) and registered a season-long 33-yard reception.

2019 (FRESHMAN): Performed in 13 of 14 video games… made 19 receptions for 272 yards and a landing… rushed 3 times for 14 yards… made three catches for 25 yards vs. No. 1 LSU in CFP Semifinal on the Peach Bowl (12/28)… caught a 16-yard move at No. 12 Baylor (11/16)… had a 13-yard reception towards West Virginia (10/19)… made two catches for 26 yards at Kansas (10/5)… notched a career-high six receptions for 59 yards towards Texas Tech (9/28)… scored his first profession landing and registered a career-high 78 yards on three receptions (season lengthy of 49 yards) towards South Dakota (9/7)… tallied two receptions for 46 yards (together with a 42-yarder) in season opener towards Houston (9/1)… didn’t play towards No. 11 Texas (10/12).

HIGH SCHOOL: 5-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals… an All-American Bowl choice… invited to The Opening… the No. 4 total recruit within the 2019 class by Rivals, No. 6 by ESPN and No. 19 by 247Sports… thought to be nation’s No. 1 receiver by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals… touted as No. 1 participant in Georgia by ESPN and Rivals and No. 3 by 247Sports… compiled 744 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 32 receptions his freshman via junior seasons… compiled 1,032 yards and 11 TDs on 53 receptions his senior season… selected OU over Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and others.