Caden Kitler is a three-star recruit from The Colony, TX, out of John Paul II (No. 1,433 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Arkansas's 8 games this season.
Where Kitler comes from
- The Colony, TX
- John Paul II
- John Paul II is about 250 miles from Razorback Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,433 in the 2022 class; signed with UCF.
- On the Arkansas roster since 2025
Where Kitler fits
Arkansas lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Arkansas offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 51st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Arkansas is 3-5. Next: at Auburn, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from The Colony, TX
What’s being said
- Could Arkansas Start Caden Kitler Over Kash Courtney Vs Mizzou? Ryan Silverfield Didn't Say NoSports Illustrated · Oct 26
- Caden Kitler Dares Speak Out on Mizzou In A Way No Other Hogs Have. It's About Damn Time.Best of Arkansas Sports · Oct 23
Arrived at Arkansas from UCF.
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A three-star recruit at offensive line for Arkansas -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 51st nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Arkansas has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Fernando Carmona went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Arkansas SilverfieldYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Arkansas PittmanYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalUCF to Arkansas
- 2024 UCF MalzahnYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 UCF MalzahnYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 UCF MalzahnYear 1 · Games –
- High school John Paul IIPlano, TX · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,433 in the 2022 class. Signed with UCF.
Moves
- Transferred from UCF to Arkansas, Dec 19, 2024.
2022
- Signed with UCFThree-star, out of John Paul II
2025
- Transferred to Arkansasfrom UCF
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Gus Malzahn, Sam Pittman, Bobby Petrino and Ryan Silverfield.
