Catalon’s scoring routine

FAYETTEVILLE — Freshman Jalen Catalon had his second pick-six interception return in three days Wednesday to lead another big takeaway performance from the University of Arkansas’ defense in training camp.

Catalon’s interception return for a touchdown was a huge play on a day full of highlights on both sides of the ball as the Razorbacks worked in full pads for the first time in practice No. 5.

The defense retained the “championship belt,” which it has held a firm grasp on since its introduction in spring drills, with at least four takeaways. Defensive tackle McTelvin Agim didn’t see all of the takeaways because some of them occurred on the other field, but he confirmed that linebacker De’Jon Harris also had another interception.

“Those boys are racking them up,” Agim said of the turnovers. “I just need it to transfer over to Saturdays when it’s time to play.”

Catalon’s interception return for a touchdown occurred with him playing free safety.

“He’s been showing up very big,” safety Joe Foucha said. “We had another pick on the other side. I couldn’t really tell because I was on the other side, but we had a lot of takeaways today.”

The offense also contributed with numerous big strikes.

Senior receiver Deon Stewart said Kendall Catalon caught a deep touchdown pass from KJ Jefferson to cap a sequence where the offense had 30 seconds to get 30 yards.

Additionally, Stewart said, he caught a deep-ball touchdown thrown by Nick Starkel, and De’Vion Warren ran a bubble screen in for about a 50-yard touchdown.

“There were a lot of guys making plays,” Stewart said. “Today was a bunch of like situational stuff.”

The Razorbacks did not conduct any live tackling segments Wednesday, but they will be added today. Friday’s practice is expected to be light in advance of the first major scrimmage of camp Saturday.