If Rafe Peavey is to make any headway in Arkansas’s quarterback competition, he’ll have to overcome a little injury hiccup to do it.
UA announced Thursday that the redshirt sophomore sustained a back injury during summer workouts recently. As a result, Peavey underwent what was described as “minor surgery” Wednesday.
It’s expected that Peavey will be ready when the Razorbacks commence summer camp Aug. 4.
"[Peavey] is on the path to recovery so he can return to the field for fall camp,” a portion of a statement from head coach Bret Bielema said. “I’m confident Rafe will make a full recovery and will build on his strong spring during fall camp.”
Peavey took a redshirt as a true freshman in 2014, then didn’t see the field in 2015. He’s expected to be the No. 2 quarterback behind projected starter Austin Allen.