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Arkansas senior linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has found himself on a second post-season award watchlist. Sorey, who was previously named to the Butkus Award watch list, was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist on Monday announced by the Maxwell Football Club.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / August 11

Razorbacks hoping linebacker depth more than a mirage

Arkansas relied mainly on just two linebackers in 2024. Both Xavian Sorey and Stephen Dix Jr. return for a second year in the program after transferring from Georgia and Marshall respectively.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / August 11

Sorey Named to 2025 Bednarik Award Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt senior linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / August 9

VIDEOS: Sam Pittman, Taylen Green, Xavian Sorey recap Arkansas' first preseason scrimmage

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman and players Xavian Sorey and Taylen Green discussed the Razorbacks' first preseason scrimmage Saturday.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 30

Arkansas’ Sorey named to Butkus Award watch list for top linebacker

Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has been named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / July 24

Arkansas football's Xavian Sorey still improving after 'first big-time season'

On top of adding 10 pounds, linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has frequented the film room this summer.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 21

Sorey turning into leader for rebuilt Razorbacks defense

As Arkansas looks at a rebuilt 2025 defense, linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. is emerging as one of the leaders. After transferring from Georgia in December of 2023, Sorey became a cornerstone for the Razorbacks, starting every game, leading the team with 99 tackles, and tying for first in tackles for loss at 9.5.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 17

Everything Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey said at SEC Media Days

Two of the three players Arkansas sent to SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta were defensive players, including linebacker Xavian Sorey.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 10

2025 Mississippi State football opponent preview: Arkansas

Which version of this game will we see in 2025? Will it be the high-flying, nearly 1,200 yards of combined total offense and 83 total point scored? Or will it be the defensive slugfest like in 2023 when the Bulldogs won 7-3?

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 6

Position Analysis: Linebacker not something Williams worried about

If there's one position Arkansas will not have to worry about over the next few years is depth at linebacker. This year's group is spearheaded by former 5-star Xavian Sorey, who led the Razorbacks with 99 tackles last season.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 12

Razorbacks situational work still leaves much to be desired after first scrimmage

Spring football is for working out the hitches in an offense. With season still over five months away, mistakes can be afforded in situational work. In Arkansas' first scrimmage in the stadium Saturday, both the first team and second team offense left plenty to be desired.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / March 13

Dix Confident Relationship with Sorey Will Create Dynamic LB Duo

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- One of the positions Arkansas coaches won't have to worry abou this offseason is the continuity at the linebacker position. Defensive coordinator Travis Williams returns virtually his whole starting rotation from last season besides Brad Spence who transferred to Texas in December.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 21

Razorbacks Hoping Another Sorey Arrives in Transfer Portal

Recruiting services are sometimes accurate, usually interesting, and dead wrong at times. Same can be said for transfer portal rankings. You'd think transfer portal rankings would be more accurate because they're often dealing with known entities, at least if the player in question saw the field enough to loosen up his shoulder pads.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 2

Razorbacks' Leading Tackler Coming Back for Another Season

Arkansas will get one of its top producers on defense back for his second season as a Razorback under coach Sam Pittman. Linebacker Xavian Sorey announced the decision Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter).

Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / December 2

Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey, team's leading tackler, announces return in 2025

Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey, who leads the Razorbacks with 89 tackles this season, indicated he will be returning to the team in 2025.

Georgia Bulldogs News / UGA Wire / November 6

Georgia transfer LB among the SEC's leading tacklers

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey has made an instant impact with the Arkansas Razorbacks this season. Sorey, who had 24 total tackles and one sack across three seasons at Georgia, has easily topped those numbers with the Razorbacks.

Georgia Bulldogs News / UGA Wire / October 9

Georgia transfer LB is Arkansas' leading tackler

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey has made an immediate impact with the Arkansas Razorbacks this season. Sorey, who had 24 tackles and one sack in three seasons at Georgia, has already bested those numbers through six games with Arkansas.

Georgia Bulldogs News / UGA Wire / March 31, 2024

Former Bulldog linebacker named as player running out of opportunities

In the look ahead to the 2024 college football season, Bleacher Report recently compiled a list of players who were formerly top recruits who are running out of chances.

Georgia Bulldogs News / UGA Wire / December 19, 2023

Former Georgia LB Xavian Sorey Jr. announces transfer destination

Former Georgia linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. has committed to Arkansas, per 247Sports’ Danny West. The former five-star prospect was rated as the No. 4 linebacker and the No.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 7, 2023

Georgia Bulldogs Lose Former Top-50 Recruit To The Transfer Portal

The Georgia Bulldogs only had one loss on the season but it was a big one. The SEC Championship game loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide meant that the Bulldogs did not make it into the College Football Playoff.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / December 7, 2023

Linebacker Xavian Sorey Enters Transfer Portal

With the Georgia Bulldogs' title hopes for the 2023 season over, the team has begun to see an influx of transfer portal and NFL Draft entries. The most recent edition to this list is linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr., a former 4-star linebacker from Campbellton, Florida.