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We all knew about players like Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. going into the season, but these five SEC players have turned heads in the early going and could see their draft stocks rise.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Razorbacks said they respected and did not overlook Missouri State heading into Saturdays game against the Bears.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- University of Arkansas linebacker Christoper "Pooh" Paul, the redshirt freshman whose reps have gone up, graded well by Pro Football Focus in last weeks win over South Carolina with 5 tackles, including 1.5 for 8 yards in losses and a half sack. He also recovered a Spencer Rattler fumble forced by Jayden Johnson on the second-to-last play of the game.

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University of Arkansas linebacker Christoper "Pooh" Paul, the redshirt freshman whose reps have gone up, graded well by Pro Football Focus in last weeks win over South Carolina with 5 tackles, including 1.5 for 8 yards in losses and a half sack. He also recovered a Spencer Rattler fumble forced by Jayden Johnson on the second-to-last play of the game.

In a regional rivalry, No. 10 Arkansas (2-0) will host Missouri State (2-0) at 7 p.m. Arkansas has a 7-0 all-time record against the Bears.

Dwight McGlothern made a big rise in training camp from taking reps with the third team to starting the season opener at cornerback for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Valley View junior linebacker Brian Huff visited Arkansas for the South Carolina game and spent time with Coach Sam Pittman and linebackers coach Michael Scherer.

FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said his tweet of a UA graphic showing the Razorbacks were No. 10 in The Associated Press poll was largely for recruiting purposes.

Linebacker Drew Sanders and center Ricky Stromberg picked up SEC weekly honors Monday.