Gavin Garretson is a three-star recruit from Chico, CA, out of Pleasant Valley (No. 1,857 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Arkansas's 8 games this season.
Where Garretson comes from
- Chico, CA
- Pleasant Valley
- About 1,500 miles from Razorback Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,857 in the 2025 class.
- On the Arkansas roster since 2025
Where Garretson fits
Arkansas lists 8 tight ends this season.
Arkansas tight ends with a game this season
Arkansas is 3-5. Next: at Auburn, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Chico, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Silverfield
Pass share
50.7%
278 pass / 270 run
Plays / game
68.5
8 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
313 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Arkansas -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Arkansas has produced 1 All-Conference tight end. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Hunter Henry went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
Two seasons at Arkansas
- 2026 Arkansas SilverfieldYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Arkansas PittmanYear 1 · Games –
- High school Pleasant ValleyChico, CA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,857 in the 2025 class. Signed with Arkansas.
2025
- Signed with ArkansasThree-star, out of Pleasant Valley
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Sam Pittman, Bobby Petrino, and Ryan Silverfield. Multi-era developmental context.
