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The Recruiting Guy:
Shiloh Christian LB commits to Arkansas
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Shiloh Christian linebacker Kaden Henley celebrates during the Saints’ 58-20 victory over Rivercrest in the Class 4A championship game on Saturday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe)
Arkansas offered Shiloh Christian linebacker Kaden Henley a scholarship on Wednesday afternoon and a few hours later he committed to the Razorbacks.
“It's a special thing to be a Razorback, not just because they're a great school, but because of the fan base," Henley said. "Everyone in Arkansas loves Arkansas and it's awesome."
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.
Henley recently set a school record in the power clean with a lift of 335 pounds. He has also squatted 515 pounds.
Getting the offer from the Razorbacks and committing a few hours later was thrilling.
"It was just what I was waiting for and I'm happy about it – really happy," he said.
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