HawgBeat's top-20 countdown series previews 20 players who are expected to have the biggest impact for Arkansas football in 2023. The series will provide details on each player's measurables, their 2022 season, an outlook for 2023 and HawgBeat's take.
Checking in at No. 4 is senior cornerback Dwight McGlothern.
DWIGHT MCGLOTHERN
Position: Cornerback
Year: Senior
Height, Weight: 6-foot-2, 188 pounds
PFF Grade in 2022: 77.2
Snaps played in 2022: 1,000
2022 SUMMARY
A native of Houston, McGlothern played his first two seasons at LSU before transferring to Arkansas prior to last year.
During the 2022 season, the former four-star prospect totaled 52 tackles, one tackle for loss, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He had a season-high 10 tackles against Kansas in the Liberty Bowl. His interceptions came against Cincinnati, South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas.
The 6-foot-2 cornerback finished the season with a defense grade of 77.2, pass rush grade of 57.7, coverage grade of 76.0 and run defense grade of 84.5, according to Pro Football Focus.
2023 OUTLOOK
Selected to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team, McGlothern is projected to be the top cornerback on the Arkansas roster in 2023. He was also named preseason Second Team All-SEC by Phil Steele and First Team All-SEC by Athlon.
In a secondary with many new faces, defensive coordinator Travis Williams will lean on McGlothern's experience and talent to lock up the top receiving option for opposing offenses.
Fans should expect another All-SEC season for McGlothern, who has the potential to grow his NFL Draft stock this fall.
HAWGBEAT'S VIEW
McGlothern is the fifth defensive back to appear on our top-20 countdown list, along with Jaheim Singletary (No. 16), Alfahiym Walcott (No. 12), Hudson Clark (No. 10) and Lorando Johnson (No. 8).
In 2022, the Razorback secondary was one of the worst in the country. If they wish to turn things around, it has to start at the top with McGlothern. The team's top cover corner possesses elite attributes that will help pave the way for a redemption year for the Arkansas defense.
Arkansas Football Top 20 Countdown
4. Dwight McGlothern
