Arkansas defensive back Myles Slusher officially enters transfer portal

Two days after Arkansas defensive back Myles Slusher was officially no longer with the Razorbacks program, he is bound for the transfer portal.

Slusher, who started six games for Arkansas at nickel this season, did not make the trip to Missouri for the Razorbacks’ final game of the season. Arkansas staff members said 30 minutes before kickoff that Slusher had quit the team. Slusher denied quitting via Twitter before deleting the tweet.

Both he and Arkansas understood he would no longer be with the program going forward, either way, and on Sunday afternoon, Slusher took back to social media to announce his entering the portal.

Slusher was arrested with teammate Anthony Brown earlier in November after an altercation with police following the team’s loss to Liberty. Police body-cam footage showed Brown being violently moved from the street where he and others were gathered around 2 a.m. Slusher allegedly made an effort to help Brown and was arrested, as well.

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman announced a one-game suspension for both players the two days later. Slusher returned for the Razorbacks’ penultimate game against Ole Miss, but Pittman said the day after the junior told him he would no longer be with the team.

Slusher is the sixth player to enter the portal since August. Others are expected to announce before January.

Defensive back Myles Slusher

Nov 26, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Tyler Badie (1) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Myles Slusher (2) during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Slusher had 28 tackles including five for loss in six games, all starts, in 2022. He started eight games the previous two seasons.

Running back James Jointer

( Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / Thomas Metthe)

Jointer, a freshman, played in one game, logging three carries for nine yards.

Wide receiver Jaqualyn Crawford

Arkansas receiver Jaquayln Crawford (11) against Rice during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods).

Crawford announced his decision to enter the portal in fall camp. He had three catches for 27 yards in seven games last year. He will be a senior.

Defensive tackle Taylor Lewis

Sep 18, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascots during the second quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Lewis did not play for Arkansas after transferring from College of the Canyons after the 2021 season. He, too, announced his decision in fall camp. He will be a junior.

Running back Javion Hunt

Sep 18, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Javion Hunt (21) rushes against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Javion Hunt, a sophomore, left the team a few weeks into the season after being buried on the depth chart. He had four carries for 19 yards in 2021.

Wide receiver Warren Thompson

AUBURN, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 29: Wide receiver Warren Thompson #84 of the Arkansas Razorbacks looks to catch a pass in front of cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett #18 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half of play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Besides Slusher, Thompson was the most significant contributor who has stated an intention to enter the transfer portal. He quit the team two weeks before season’s end. He had 12 catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns.

Story originally appeared on Razorbacks Wire