2022 Freshman All-SEC
2022 (FRESHMAN): Transitioned from wide receiver to defensive back during the season, making 30 tackles with two interceptions and four pass breakups in nine games, four starts, to earn Freshman All-SEC status from the league’s coaches … Moved to the defensive side of the ball after breaking his hand during the season, seeing his first action on defense against Liberty (Nov. 5) and moving into the starting lineup the following week vs. LSU (Nov. 12) and starting the team’s final four games at cornerback … His two interceptions ranked second on the team … Saw action early in the season on special teams and played 115 total snaps on various special teams units … Made an immediate impact in his first game in the defensive backfield, picking off a pass, breaking up another and blocking a punt to go with three tackles … Earned his first career start the following week vs. LSU, collecting six tackles with a pair of pass breakups … Recorded seven tackles, including his first career sack, in win over Ole Miss (Nov. 19) … Made five stops and broke up a pass at Missouri (Nov. 25) … Logged a career-best nine tackles and intercepted his second pass in win over Kansas in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 28).
HIGH SCHOOL: Enrolled early and participated in spring practices … Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals and a three-star prospect by ESPN … Rated the No. 2 player in Arkansas, No. 28 wide receiver in the nation and No. 207 player overall by Rivals … Played both wide receiver, running back and defensive back for head coach Mark Courtney at Clarendon High School … High school teammates with fellow Arkansas 2022 signee, TE Dax Courtney … Helped Clarendon to a 9-3 record and state title game appearance as a senior … Utilized all over the field and completed 7-of-19 passes 165 yards and two touchdowns, rushed 82 times for 894 yards (10.9 ypc) and 11 touchdowns, hauled in 34 catches for 617 yards (18.1 ypc) and eight touchdowns … Defensively added 58 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, one interception and an 88-yard fumble return for a touchdown … As a junior he recorded 26 receptions for 458 yards (17.6 ypc) with eight touchdowns and 548 rushing yards on 53 carries (10.3 ypc) with five touchdowns … He posted 76 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, four passes broken up and five interceptions with a pick-six as a defensive back … Returned nine kickoffs for 276 yards (30.7 ypr) and six punts for 90 yards (15.0 ypr) … Part of a 7-3 team that reached the playoffs as a junior … Also ran track, competing in the 100m and 200m events … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Florida State, Baylor, Auburn, Oklahoma and others.
PERSONAL: Son of Elfonzo McAdoo and LaTonya Love … Has three brothers, Elfonzo Jr., Tedrick and Tayelar, and two sisters, Kynnedi and Reighan … Born February 19, 2004.
