Stephen Dix Jr. brings steady, thumping linebacker play to Arkansas
Stephen Dix Jr. has been a reliable, downhill presence for Arkansas, posting 79 tackles in the 2025 season after 72 tackles in 2024, with back-to-back production that shows he can diagnose quickly and finish plays. He’s a sturdy 6-foot-1, 234-plus-pound inside linebacker who brings physicality, experience, and consistency rather than flash, and that kind of glue-guy toughness matters. The catch: he’s more tone-setter than headline-chasing star, so he fits best as a steady, trusted defender who can handle traffic and keep the middle honest.
