Arkansas Hires Tulane's Landius Wilkerson as New Defensive Line Coach

Wilkerson, a former assistant to new Razorbacks head coach Ryan Silverfield at Memphis, joins Arkansas to lead the defensive line.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Arkansas Razorbacks have hired Landius Wilkerson as their new defensive line coach. Wilkerson comes to Fayetteville after two seasons as the defensive line coach at Tulane. He previously worked under new Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield at Memphis, making him a familiar face for the Razorbacks' new leader.

Why it matters

The Razorbacks' defensive line was a weak spot last season, and Wilkerson will be tasked with shoring up that unit and developing players like projected first-round NFL Draft pick Quincey Rhodes. Wilkerson's familiarity with Silverfield's coaching style should help ease the transition as the Razorbacks look to rebound from a 2-10 season.

The details

Wilkerson, a native of East Tennessee, coached against Silverfield's Memphis teams in the American Athletic Conference over the past two seasons. He takes over a defensive line group that has been heavily supplemented through the transfer portal, with the exception of Rhodes. The Razorbacks also have true freshman Danny Beale, the top in-state recruit, to work with on the defensive line.

  • Wilkerson will join the Razorbacks' staff ahead of spring practice, which begins on March 15.
  • He replaces former defensive line coach Deke Adams, who was let go after the 2025 season.

The players

Landius Wilkerson

The new defensive line coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks, coming over from Tulane after two seasons. He previously worked under new Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield at Memphis.

Quincey Rhodes

A projected first-round NFL Draft pick, Rhodes is the top returning player on the Arkansas defensive line.

Danny Beale

A true freshman who was the top in-state recruit for Arkansas, Beale will be part of Wilkerson's defensive line group.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Wilkerson will have little time to get to know his players, with spring practice beginning on March 15.

The takeaway

Wilkerson's familiarity with Silverfield's coaching style should help ease the transition as the Razorbacks look to rebound from a disappointing 2-10 season and shore up their defensive line.