Razorback Offensive Lineman Plans to Enter Portal

Josh Braun played two seasons with Arkansas

Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Joshua Braun going through practices in August at the indoor facility in Fayetteville, Ark. / Andy Hodges-Hogs on SI Images

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UPDATE: Braun has now withdrawn from the portal temporarily, but plans to enter the portal, Hogs on SI confirmed Friday night. The news was first reported by HawgBeat.

Arkansas OG Joshua Braun has now withdrawn from the portal, @mzenitz and I have learned for @247Sports. https://t.co/I3SIzD00F3

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) December 6, 2024

Arkansas continues to lose starters on the offensive side of the ball to the transfer portal. Right guard Josh Braun intends to enter the portal, according to a report by Chris Hummer of 247Sports.

Arkansas starting offensive guard Joshua Braun has entered the portal as a grad transfer, @mzenitz and I have learned for @247Sports/@CBSSports.

Multi-year starter for the Razorbacks who started his career at Florida. https://t.co/0VIV2QQGGY pic.twitter.com/Et0R2PEZil

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) December 6, 2024

Braun, originally from Live Oak, Fla., transferred in from Florida and played two seasons as a starting offensive lineman for the Razorbacks. He started all 24 games in his two years with the Hogs.

During the season, Braun was excited to play in a potential bowl game.

"That’s ultimately what you play for," Braun said about playing in a bowl in November. "When you start your season, that’s the first goal is to get bowl-eligible because if you can’t get bowl-eligible you can’t progress any further in your goals. For me personally, I’ve never won a bowl game. The last time I went to a bowl was in 2021. I’m definitely excited to secure the win and get a bowl birth and see where we end up."

This marks the 11th player to depart for the transfer portal on coach Sam Pittman's, all on the offensive side of the ball, with the exception of defensive back Dallas Young. He follows Patrick Kutas as the second starting offensive lineman to leave the Hogs.

Departing Transfers (11):

• TE Luke Hasz
• TE Ty Washington
• TE Var'Keyes Gumms
• WR Jaedson Wilson
• WR Isaiah Sategna
• WR Davion Dozier
• OL Patrick Kutas
• OL Amaury Wiggins
• QB Malachi Singleton
• DB Dallas Young

The Razorbacks will be given a bowl assignment Dec. 8 following the announcement of the 12-team College Football Playoff field.

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