FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas reshaped its tight end group during the winter transfer window, bringing in several new faces through the portal — including one expected to make an immediate impact.
Among the newcomers is Montana State transfer Rohan Jones, a 6-foot-3, 236-pound Canadian native. Head coach Sam Pittman offered early praise for Jones during spring practices, highlighting his standout athleticism.
“Rohan is really, super athletic,” Pittman said. “I mean, he can fly. I think we’re much deeper at tight end than we were. I think we can get into 12 personnel and be comfortable. I think we can get into 13 personnel.”
As with many transfers, Jones needed time to adjust to the Razorbacks’ system and expectations.
Even so, head coach Sam Pittman admitted he was frustrated with how little the offense featured Rohan Jones early in spring camp.
“We’ve got to get \[Jones] the ball more this spring because he’s very, very capable,” Pittman said on March 20. “But I just like the man. I like his work ethic. He’s a willing blocker, and obviously he can run and catch. I haven’t felt him as much at practice. We haven’t gotten the ball to him as much. But he’s very, very talented, and he’s actually more physical than what I thought he would be when he came in.”
Jones is coming off a strong 2024 season at Montana State, where he hauled in 30 receptions for 470 yards and nine touchdowns, helping lead the Bobcats to the FCS national championship game.
Another key addition to the tight end group is JUCO transfer Jeremiah Beck, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound target out of Coffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Beck picked Arkansas over offers from New Mexico, UMass, and Toledo after two productive seasons in junior college, where he caught 77 passes for 851 yards and seven touchdowns.
Beck has impressed with his reliable hands and physical style of play in the open field, providing another versatile option for tight ends coach Morgan Turner.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas continued to revamp its tight end room this offseason, adding more firepower through the transfer portal to support head coach Sam Pittman’s run-first offensive identity.
Among the additions is Texas A&M transfer Jaden Platt, a former Top 100 recruit known for his size and athletic potential. Though still raw, Platt brings promise as both a pass catcher and run blocker. Entering his redshirt sophomore season, he has seen limited action — just two receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown over two years — but his upside remains evident.
Pittman’s emphasis on tight end versatility ties into his larger goal: establishing a dominant ground game. In his five seasons at Arkansas, only once have the Razorbacks averaged fewer than 150 rushing yards per game — in 2023, when they posted 138 per contest.
Arkansas is preparing to lean more heavily on 12 personnel sets (one running back, two tight ends, two wide receivers), which allow for a physical edge in short-yardage scenarios. With the soft hands of both Rohan Jones and Platt, these sets can also create play-action opportunities to keep defenses honest.
The offense may also feature 13 personnel looks (one back, one receiver, three tight ends), bringing an old-school, power-heavy identity. With a massive offensive line averaging nearly 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds per player, Arkansas is building toward a physically dominant approach up front. The Razorbacks rushed for 34 touchdowns last season and appear committed to increasing that number.
Projected Tight End Depth Chart:
- Rohan Jones
- Andreas Paaske
- Jaden Platt
- Jeremiah Beck
- Gavin Garretson
With size, athleticism, and depth across the board, Arkansas’ tight end group looks poised to play a central role in a revitalized, power-driven offense in 2025.
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