Shiloh Christian linebacker Kaden Henley became Arkansas’ seventh commitment on March 10.
Henley, 6-2, 225 pounds, picked Arkansas over scholarship offers from Liberty, New Mexico, Air Force, Army, Middle Tennessee State and other programs.
He recorded 159 tackles, 4 sacks, 26 tackles for loss, 6 quarterback hurries, 4 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, 2 recovered fumbles, 2 forced fumbles and 2 blocked punts while helping Shiloh Christian win the Class 4A state title last season.
Nickname: Kade
School/City: Shiloh Christian, Springdale, Ark.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225 pounds
Bench max: 285 pounds
Squat max: 500 pounds
Number of years playing football: 12
School or schools that intrigued me other than Arkansas: I liked all and appreciated all the opportunities that were presented to me
I liked Arkansas because: It is close to home and I felt comfortable with the coaching staff
I plan to major in: Kinesiology
The recruiting process is: Very frustrating at times, but everything works out
If I couldn't play football, I would want to star in: Major league fishing
I'm happiest when I: Am on the football field or fishing
My mom is always on me to do: Study for the ACT
Favorite video game: NCAA Football 14
Favorite NFL player: Brian Bosworth
Favorite music: George Strait
Must watch TV show: The Office
How would you spend $1 million: Buy a F150 and pre-order MLB The Show and then put the rest of it in the stock market
What superpower would you choose if given the option: When you saw something you would be able to do it. For example, if I saw Hulk smash something then I would be able to smash something
My two pet peeves are: People breathing really loud and people who think they are better than everyone else
Favorite uniform color/combo: Red/Red/White
Team entrance song, if you could pick: Swag surfin’
Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island: Bear Grylls
Favorite animal and why: Dog, because they’re a man’s best friend
My hidden talent is: I’m a great chicken cook
Your favorite fast food chain and why: Can never go wrong with Whataburger
I will never ever eat: Fondue
Favorite junk food: Ice cream and it’s not close
Strangest thing I’ve ever eaten: Rocky Mountain oysters
My dream date is: Addison Rae
Hobbies: Fishing and Olympic lifting
The one thing I could not live without is: My relationship with God and Jesus
Role model and why: My dad. If i could grow up to be like him, I would be pretty happy
Three words to describe me: Hard-working, stubborn, kind
People would be surprised that I: Get car sick