Trent Whalen brings veteran depth and pass-coverage savvy to Arkansas’s linebacker room
Whalen is a seasoned 2025 Arkansas linebacker who arrived after stops at Southern Utah and Kent State, and the fit is obvious: he adds grown-man depth, coverage instincts, and steady tackling to the Razorbacks. In 2024 at Southern Utah, he posted 46 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss in nine games, and Arkansas coaches and teammates praised his savvy in pass coverage and quick adjustment to multiple roles. He’s not the flashiest name, but he looks like the kind of reliable, assignment-sound defender teams love in October.
