Report: Mallett To Arkansas

Former Michigan quarterback Ryan Mallet may be transferring to the Razorbacks

Jan. 14, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (Ticker) -- With its star running back headed to the NFL, Arkansas may have found a new quarterback.

Former Michigan quarterback Ryan Mallet may be transferring to the Razorbacks, according to a report from The Morning News in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Arkansas compliance director Marvin Caston told the newspaper he expected to receive an official transfer release from the former five-star recruit.

"We've got the 'permission to speak' letter from the University of Michigan, and we should have the official transfer release from them this afternoon," Caston said.

If Mallett does transfer to the Razorbacks, it would be one of many changes to the program over the last month. The school has already replaced fired coach Houston Nutt with former Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino.

Also in an expected move, two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden decided to skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

As a freshman, Mallett passed for 892 yards and seven touchdowns with five interceptions in limited action with the Wolverines last season.