2016-media-guide
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RETURNING PLAYERS<br />
SOPHOMORE (2015)<br />
Appeared in six contests, providing depth at fullback and contributing on special teams<br />
… Logged one tackle against UT Martin (Oct. 31), at No. 19 Ole Miss and at No. 9 LSU<br />
(Nov. 14).<br />
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014)<br />
Saw action in four contests at running back … Did not record any statistics.<br />
FRESHMAN (2013)<br />
Redshirted as a true freshman.<br />
CHRIS JONES<br />
Junior | Fullback<br />
41<br />
5-11 | 249<br />
DeQueen, Ark. | DeQueen HS<br />
HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Was a two-year starter for DeQueen High School, as well as a three-year member of the<br />
varsity track team … During the 2012 season, he compiled 603 rushing yards, 11 rushing<br />
touchdowns and 63 receiving yards … Coached by Sam Goodwin and Stephen Sloan.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Born on Aug. 26, 1994 … Son of Chandra Ponce … Social work major … Two-time<br />
Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree (2014, 15).<br />
BYRON KEATON<br />
Redshirt Freshman | Defensive Back<br />
39<br />
5-10 | 183<br />
Camden, Ark. | Camden Fairview HS<br />
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)<br />
Played in 11 contests, mostly on special teams … Did not record any statistics.<br />
FRESHMAN (2014)<br />
Redshirted as a true freshman.<br />
JACK KRAUS<br />
Sophomore | Tight End<br />
87<br />
6-5 | 252<br />
Bentonville, Ark. | Bentonville HS<br />
HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Earned three stars by ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports … Rivals ranked him<br />
as the No. 7 prospect from Arkansas, and ESPN ranked him eighth in Arkansas<br />
and the nation’s No. 31 tight end … Named to the Hawgs247 all-state team for the<br />
Class of 2014 … Helped lead Bentonville High School to three straight 7A state<br />
championship games … Caught 12 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns<br />
while grading at 84 percent blocking and registering 40 knockdown blocks for<br />
the 2013 state championship team that finished 11-2 … Caught 19 passes for 242<br />
yards and three touchdowns and had 72 knockdown blocks during his junior year<br />
… Recorded 112 receiving yards, one touchdown and 42 knockdowns during his<br />
sophomore year … Led the Tigers to a 36-4 record over his three years … An<br />
honor-roll student all four years and also played basketball while volunteering<br />
with the Boys and Girls Club of Bentonville … Coached by Barry Lunney Sr. …<br />
Committed to Arkansas following his junior season.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Born on May 12, 1995 … Son of Paul and Christine Kraus … Business economics<br />
major … 2015 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree after making the 2014-15<br />
First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.<br />
FRESHMAN (2015)<br />
Redshirted as a true freshman.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports… Listed as the No. 135 cornerback in<br />
the nation and No. 21 recruit in Arkansas by 247Sports… Pegged as the No. 170<br />
cornerback and No. 27 prospect in Arkansas by 247Composite, a combined index<br />
of national recruiting rankings… Earned a two-star rating from Rivals… Notched<br />
four interceptions as a senior, tying him for fourth on Camden Fairview’s singleseason<br />
record book and collected six interceptions in his career, tying him for<br />
second-most all time in Cardinal history… Played at Camden Fairview, the same<br />
high school as fellow Razorback Dominique Reed… Coached at Camden Fairview<br />
HS by Cecil Ray Cossey.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Born on March 26, 1997 … Son of Edwin and Valerie Keaton … Finance major.<br />
<strong>2016</strong> RAZORBACK FOOTBALL<br />
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