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RETURNING PLAYERS
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)
Played in all 13 contests … Handled both PAT and field goal duties … Made 58 of 58
PAT kick attempts … Was one of only four SEC kickers to be perfect on PAT kicks
(min. 50 attempts) … 58 made PATs ranked second in the conference and tied the
school record, while 58 attempts were the third-most in a season by a Razorback …
Converted 9 of 15 field goal attempts … vs. UTEP (Sept. 5): Booted through both field
goal attempts from 19 and 27 yards … vs. Auburn (Oct. 24): Made his only field goal
attempt, a 25-yarder that gave Arkansas a 24-21 lead with 1:07 left in the fourth quarter
… vs. UT Martin (Oct. 31): Made 9 of 9 PATs … 9 PATs in a game tied a program record
as well as the SEC lead … at No. 19 Ole Miss (Nov. 7): Converted 1 of 2 field goal
attempts, including a season long 45-yarder.
FRESHMAN (2014)
Redshirted as a true freshman.
COLE HEDLUND
Sophomore | Kicker
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Argyle, Texas | Argyle HS
HIGH SCHOOL
A vital part of Argyle High School’s 2013 Texas 3A D2 state championship team …
Named a Parade All-American and All-USA first team by USA Today … Won the Chris
Sailer Award presented to the National Placekicker of the Year … A three-star prospect
according to ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and Scout … Ranked as the No. 3 kicker in the
country by 247Sports … Argyle ran through a perfect 16-0 season and the 3A D2 state
title in 2013 … Holds the national record with 25 made field goals in a season from
his sophomore year and with 56 career made field goals … Made 157 straight PATs,
including a perfect 101-for-101 in 2013 … As a senior, he was 24 of 30 on field goals with
a long of 57 yards and led the country in kick scoring with 168 points … His junior year,
he made 7 of 10 field goal attempts for Argyle’s 11-2 team that advanced to the third
round of the state playoff s … As a sophomore, he was 25 for 30 on field goal attempts,
breaking the national record for single-season made field goals, and the Eagles ended
their 14-2 season with an appearance in the state championship game … Also played
soccer … Coached by Todd Rogers … Chose the Razorbacks over Texas A&M.
PERSONAL
Born on March 15, 1995 … Son of John and Julie Hedlund … Recreation and sport
management major … 2015 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree after making
the 2014-15 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATS
GS FGM-FGA LNG PATs PTs
2015 13 9-15 45 58 85
TOTAL 13 9-15 45 58 85
2015 GAME-BY-GAME
GS FGM-FGA LNG PATs PTs
UTEP 1 2-2 27 6 12
TOL 1 1-2 25 1 4
TxTech 1 1-2 22 3 6
vs. TAMU 1 0-0 0 3 3
at TEN 1 1-2 26 3 6
at ALA 1 0-0 0 2 2
AUB 1 1-1 25 5 8
UTM 1 0-0 0 9 9
at MISS 1 1-2 45 6 9
at LSU 1 1-1 25 4 7
MSU 1 0-1 0 6 6
MIZZ 1 0-0 0 4 4
vs KSU 1 1-2 26 6 9
TOTAL 13 9-15 45 58 85
CODY HOLLISTER
JUNIOR (2015)
Missed a majority of the season due to a broken foot … Played in five games …
Recorded four receptions for 65 yards … vs. Toledo (Sept. 12): Had four catches
for 65 yards, including three that went for first downs … All four receptions were
over 10 yards.
SOPHOMORE (2014)
Appeared in all 13 games and started seven … Registered 13 receptions for 137
yards and one touchdown … vs. Nicholls (Sept. 6): Notched first touchdown as
a Razorback in the home-opening win … vs. Northern Illinois (Sept. 20): Hauled
in a career-high three receptions for 34 yards … vs. UAB (Oct. 25): Made two
receptions for 36 yards, including a career-long 18-yard catch.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT ARIZONA WESTERN CC (2013)
A three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 20 junior college wide receiver in
the country by ESPN … Ranked as the No. 17 junior college prospect in Arizona
and the No. 27 junior college wide receiver in the nation by 247Sports … In 2013,
Hollister was a first-team all-conference selection after leading the team with 69
receptions for 934 yards and five touchdowns … Coached by Tom Monnick.
FRESHMAN AT NEVADA (2012)
Redshirted as a true freshman.
Senior | Wide Receiver
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Bend, Ore. | Mountain View HS/Arizona Western
HIGH SCHOOL
Helped lead Mountain View High School to the 5A state championship and was
named first-team all-state in his senior season … Caught 12 passes for 146 yards in
the state championship game, giving the city of Bend its first state title since 1940
… Finished the 2011 season with 64 receptions for 1,038 yards and 15 touchdowns
… As a junior, he caught 72 passes for 1,270 yards and 15 touchdowns while
helping Mountain View advance to the semifinal round of the state playoff s …
Coached by Steve Turner … Also received scholarship off ers from Wyoming and
Troy … Was involved with FCA and Athletes for Orphans while in high school in
addition to playing basketball and baseball.
PERSONAL
Born on Nov. 18, 1993 … Son of Matt and Jennifer Connolly and Evan and Kathy
Hollister … Twin brother, Jacob, is a senior tight end at Wyoming … Earned his
undergraduate degree in marketing in May 2016 … Two-time Fall SEC Academic
Honor Roll honoree (2014, ’15).
2016 RAZORBACK FOOTBALL
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