Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Offensive line at a glance

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KEY LOSS Dan Skipper RETURNING STARTERS C Frank Ragnow (13 starts), G Hjalte Froholdt (13), T Brian Wallace (10), G Johnny Gibson (5). WHO’S BACK T Colton Jackson ( 3 starts), C/G Jake Raulerson (7 starts), C Zach Rogers, G Jalen Merrick, G Deion Malone, T Paul Ramirez, G Jake Heinrich. WHO’S NEW T Shane Clenin, T Dalton Wagner, T Kirby Adcock, G Ty Clary WALK-ONS C Jackson Hannah, T Tyler Hall, T Cooper Sone, C Audry Horn ANALYSIS The line should be improved with six players having starting experience after the Razorbacks allowed 35 sacks last season. Ragnow, a team captain, is the anchor in the middle and one of the nation’s best linemen. The five players who closed spring practice as the starters are in those same spots in training camp, which will help with continuity. Pass protection looked good in Saturday’s scrimmage, although running the ball was a struggle at times. This is offensive line coach Kurt Anderson’s second season at Arkansas, so the communicat­ion between he and the players is better.

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