Arkansas Razorbacks QB Taylen Green stuns fans and leave Head Coach Sam Pittman Speechless with Major Announcement Concerning..
In a jaw-dropping moment that rocked Razorback Nation to its core, Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green shocked fans and left Head Coach Sam Pittman speechless during a surprise press conference on Monday morning.
Standing at the podium in front of a packed media room inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Green paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and delivered the bombshell.
“After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family and Coach Pittman… I’ve decided to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.”
The room fell into stunned silence before the reporters erupted into a flurry of questions. Green, who transferred from Boise State in 2024 and quickly became the heart of Arkansas’ offense, had been expected to return for one more season. His decision comes on the heels of a breakout year where he racked up over 3,000 total yards and 25 touchdowns, leading the Razorbacks to their first 10-win season in over a decade.
Coach Pittman, visibly emotional, spoke briefly after Green’s announcement:
“Honestly… I didn’t see it coming. But I’m proud of the man Taylen is. He gave everything to this team. He’s ready, and we’re gonna support him 100%.”
Fans on social media were quick to react. Some celebrated Green’s bold step toward the pros, while others expressed heartbreak over losing one of the program’s most electrifying players in recent memory. Razorback fans flooded Twitter with tributes, clips of Green’s game-winning drives, and #ThankYouTaylen began trending nationwide within minutes.
What’s Next for the Razorbacks?
Green’s departure leaves a major gap at quarterback, though redshirt freshman KJ Lewis and highly-touted recruit Carson Briggs are expected to compete for the starting job this fall. Pittman assured the media that the Razorbacks “aren’t rebuilding — we’re reloading.”
As for Taylen Green, NFL scouts have taken notice. His size, speed, and arm talent have been compared to NFL stars like Cam Newton and Anthony Richardson. Early mock drafts have him slotted as a potential late-first to early-second round pick.