Arkansas wide receiver Jaedon Wilson has left the Razorback football team, he announced in a post on X. Wilson, who scored the first touchdown of the season in 2023 on a 65-yard catch-and-run against Western Carolina and started four games a year ago, slid down the depth chart in 2024 and did not record any statistics in the team’s 70-0 win over UPAB last Thursday.

Based on the timing of his first appearance on Thursday, the 6-3, 178-pound redshirt junior likely would not have made the travel roster for this Saturday’s game in Stillwater. Last season, he made 15 receptions for 199 yards wiht a pair of touchdowns.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Arkansas, its dedicated fans, my coaches, my teammates, and the community of Fayetteville.

“As I prepare to step away from my role on the football team, it is important for me to reflect on the incredible journey I have experienced during my time in Fayetteville.

“First and foremost, I want to thank the University of Arkansas for providing me with an exceptional environment to grow both academically and athletically. I also want to give thanks and state how proud I am to be a graduate of the University of Arkansas.

“I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life as I will continue to dedicate myself to playing at the highest level of college football. I love the sport and my passion to play is greater than ever.

“I would like to wish the best to all the coaches and players at the University of Arkansas and I will be cheering for all of you.

“I have treasured my time in Fayetteville and will miss my Hog family.

“Please understand and respect this decision for I truly believe it is best for me and my family at this time.

“Thanks go hogs!”

JAEDON WILSON UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BIO

2024 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Saw action in a season-opening win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29).

2023 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Started four games and played in all 12, catching 15 passes for 199 yards with two touchdowns … Scored the first touchdown of the season in win over Western Carolina (Sept. 2), taking a screen pass 65 yards on the Razorbacks’ second play of the year before finishing with career-highs in catches (3) and yards (83) … Totaled two catches for 31 yards vs. Kent State (Sept. 9) … Caught two passes for 16 yards vs. BYU (Sept. 16) … One catch for six yards at Ole Miss (Oct. 7) … Posted a pair of catches for seven yards vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 21) … Hauled in two catches for 25 yards in win at Florida (Nov. 4) … Matched his career-best with three receptions for 31 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown catch, vs. Florida International (Nov. 18).

2022 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in eight games, catching three passes for 49 yards … Caught his first collegiate pass at BYU (Oct. 15), hauling in a two-yard reception … Made his biggest impact to date as a Razorback in victory over Kansas (Dec. 28) in AutoZone Liberty Bowl, catching two passes for 47 yards, including a 30-yard pass … Also added a two-point reception in second overtime of win vs. Jayhawks … Contributed on special teams.

2021 (FRESHMAN): Redshirt during his first season … Appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut against Georgia Southern (Sept. 18) and playing in seven offensive snaps … Did not record any statistics.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rated the No. 96 wide receiver in his class and the No. 96 overall player in Texas by 247Sports … Played wide receiver and was a senior captain for head coach Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School … As a senior, made 25 catches for 488 yards (19.5 ypc) and eight touchdowns … Totaled three two-touchdown games against Lake Ridge, Midway and Waco … As a junior, hauled in 28 receptions for 520 yards (18.6 ypc) and seven touchdowns … Made three grabs for a career-high 137 yards and two touchdowns against Mansfield … In his sophomore year, made 29 grabs for 276 yards (9.5 ypc) … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Illinois, Louisville, Northwestern, Oregon State, Houston and others.