Arkansas Razorbacks Gain Commitment From Tight End Transfer

Georgia State transfer Breylen Gilbert joins the Razorbacks for the 2026 season.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Arkansas Razorbacks have added another transfer to their roster, with Georgia State tight end Breylen Gilbert announcing he will join the team for the 2026 season. Gilbert, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound tight end, has yet to see the field at the FBS level but will look to contribute to the Razorbacks' offense next year.

Why it matters

The addition of Gilbert provides much-needed depth at the tight end position for Arkansas, which had only four players at that spot on the roster prior to his commitment. New head coach Ryan Silverfield has been active in the transfer portal, bringing in experienced players to help the Razorbacks compete in the SEC.

The details

Gilbert announced his intention to enter the transfer portal ahead of the window opening and shared practice reps he took at Georgia State over the previous two seasons. He will join a tight end room that includes returnees Jaden Platt and Gavin Garretson, as well as transfers Matt Adcock (Memphis) and Ty Lockwood (Boston College).

  • Gilbert announced his commitment to Arkansas on February 23, 2026.
  • The transfer portal closed over a month ago, but the Razorbacks continue to add to their roster.

The players

Breylen Gilbert

A 6-foot-4, 235-pound tight end who is transferring from Georgia State to Arkansas for the 2026 season.

Ryan Silverfield

The first-year head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who has been active in the transfer portal to add depth and talent to the roster.

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What they’re saying

“I am officially in the transfer portal. I'm a tight end with 3 years of eligibility left. Very physical blocker with hands and coachable. 3.8 GPA6'4 235 lbs TE”

— Breylen Gilbert (Twitter)

What’s next

Gilbert will join the Razorbacks for spring practice as he looks to earn a role in the offense for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Razorbacks continue to be active in the transfer portal, adding experienced players like Gilbert to help bolster their roster and compete in the SEC. The addition of Gilbert provides much-needed depth at tight end, a position of need for Arkansas heading into the 2026 campaign.