Arkansas Razorbacks to honor Alex Collins and Ryan Mallett throughout 2023

It was a tough offseason for the Arkansas Razorbacks as it related to the loss of two prominent alumni.

Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who played at Arkansas in 2009 and 2010, died tragically in a drowning accident at 35 years old. Less than two months later, former Arkansas running back Alex Collins passed away at just 28 years old as the result of a motorcycle accident. Collins was at Arkansas from 2013 to 2015.

Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced on Tuesday that the Razorbacks will honor their former players with their initials painted on the field at Frank Broyles Field.

Collins wore No. 3, so his initials will be on the three-yard lines. Mallett was No. 15, so his will be on the 15-yeard lines. The initials will be exclusive to the home sideline throughout 2023.