— Arkansas has one player capable of changing the trajectory of its 2026 season, and it's junior running back Braylen Russell. Arkansas Razorbacks TJ Hodges and Braylen Russell during spring practice drill. "I challenged Braylen Russell," Silverfield said. You have heard us talk about ‘our standard’, Braylen Russell is on there for his effort almost every day. Arkansas Razorbacks running back Braylen Russell (0) takes a handoff from quarterback AJ Hill (2) during the spring game at Razorback Stadium.