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Published Aug 20, 2021
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Andrew Hutchinson  •  HawgBeat
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FAYETTEVILLE — With Trelon Smith nursing what is believed to be a minor injury, Arkansas has gotten a glimpse of the future throughout practice this week.

During the short periods of practice open to the media, freshman Raheim “Rocket” Sanders has received the majority of the first-team reps at running back.

Finding a No. 2 option behind Smith was one of the Razorbacks’ top priorities during fall camp and it seems as though the four-star prospect is starting to emerge in that role.

Offensive coordinator Kendal Briles told reporters following Friday’s practice that Sanders is expected to get a lot of carries in Saturday’s scrimmage.

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