FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas defensive back Kevin Richardson will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury in the team's opener against Louisiana Tech.
Richardson, a junior, tore a pectoral muscle in the second half of the Razorbacks' 21-20 win. Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said Richardson will undergo surgery Monday and will have a four-month rehabilitation.
"Just his demeanor, his attitude, he's everything I want in this program," Bielema said. "He knows the defensive package as well as any coach."
Richardson was a backup cornerback and rotated at nickel back for the Razorbacks coming out of the preseason. He was a starter on three of the special teams units.
"He's a great teammate," Arkansas defensive coordinator Robb Smith said. "The players really respect him, enjoy having him around. Any time there is a loss like that, it gets some guys off-guard.
"Kevin is a favorite of mine, a great guy who does everything you ask."
Bielema said two other players - receiver Jared Cornelius and tight end Austin Cantrell - will be able to play at TCU after suffering injuries in the opener. Cornerback DJ Dean, who missed the opener with a hamstring injury, is expected to return against the Horned Frogs.