Arkansas Releases 2025 WR Signee Jace Brown From Scholarship

Jace Brown, a three-star wide receiver originally committed to UCLA, has been released from his scholarship agreement with the University of Arkansas and will not be joining the Razorbacks as previously expected. Brown and former Arkansas quarterback Madden Iamaleava, both high school teammates, had flipped their commitments from UCLA to Arkansas during the early signing period, but Iamaleava transferred back to UCLA after spring practices and is involved in a legal dispute over NIL funds with Arkansas Edge. Brown's release is attributed to Arkansas' depth at the wide receiver position, which now includes 12 scholarship players, and the coaching staff's emphasis on roster flexibility. While Brown had not yet enrolled at Arkansas, his potential departure has raised speculation about whether he might also return to UCLA, though no official decision has been announced. Arkansas has added 29 new players through the transfer portal recently, including several wide receivers, which contributed to the surplus and subsequent scholarship adjustments. Coach Sam Pittman acknowledged that Iamaleava's departure could impact Brown's status, highlighting the evolving nature of the Razorbacks' roster management.