Arkansas WR Ismael Cisse Suffers Wrist Injury, Will Undergo Surgery
Arkansas wide receiver Ismael Cisse sustained a wrist injury in the weight room this week that will require surgery, according to a report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The exact timeline for his recovery has not been announced, but he’s expected to miss the start of fall camp on August 1.
Cisse, a redshirt sophomore from Denver, began his collegiate career at Stanford. After two seasons and 14 games with the Cardinal, he transferred to Arkansas during the winter portal window. He appeared to be in line for a starting role after an impressive spring with the Razorbacks.
Last season at Stanford, Cisse made five starts and finished with 26 catches for 241 yards and two touchdowns.
He was among 10 new additions to Arkansas’ receiver corps this offseason as head coach Sam Pittman and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino rebuilt the unit following the departure of five receivers from last year’s squad. Seven of the new faces came via the transfer portal.
Among the key names competing for starting roles are transfers Omega Blake (Charlotte), Raylen Sharpe (Fresno State), and Kam Shanks (UAB). Sharpe and Shanks bring quickness but are both under 5-foot-10, leaving Arkansas looking for more size on the perimeter.
Returning receiver CJ Brown (6-foot-1), who posted five catches for 62 yards in 2024, leads the holdovers and is expected to be in the mix for a starting job. Other contenders include Jalen Brown (Florida State), Andy Jean (Pittsburgh), Courtney Crutchfield (Missouri), Monte Harrison, Krosse Johnson, and Shamar Easter.
The Razorbacks kick off the 2025 season at home against Alabama A&M on August 30. SEC play begins September 13 at Ole Miss.
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