Cameron Ball to Return for Fifth Season With Razorbacks

The 6-foot-5, 325-pounder registered a career-best seven tackles in the 28-21 loss to Missouri in snowy conditions in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday.

Ball should be a key element for the defensive line that loses its leader in senior Landon Jackson, who is expected to be a high NFL draft pick, perhaps going in the first round. Ball hopes to elevate his resume with a superb senior season.

Ball was rated a consensus three-star prospect coming out of Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta, Ga. He chose the Hogs over Georgia Tech, Duke, Arizona State and others. He was largely a reserve for two seasons after redshirting his first year on campus.

Ball became a full-time starter this season as a redshirt junior and will provide stability and a veteran presence for a group that will likely be bolstered through the transfer portal in the off-season.

In 2024, Ball totaled 42 tackles, four for loss with 1.5 sacks. He's expected to make a leap as a fifth-year senior and could become a difference-maker for the Hogs next season.

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