Offensive Weapons In Van Buren
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The Van Buren Pointers are loaded with offensive talent starting with senior to be quarterback Bryce Perkins Bryce Perkins 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Van Buren | 2024 State AR who is one of the best quarterbacks in the…
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Bryce Perkins
Bryce
Perkins
6'2" | 175 lbs | QB
Van Buren | 2024
State
AR
who is one of the best quarterbacks in the state. The talented quarterback has an arsenal to throw to in juniors to be receivers
Trenton Cooley
Trenton
Cooley
5'10" | 155 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2025
State
AR
and
Jadyn Johnson
Jadyn
Johnson
6'0" | 195 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2025
State
AR
and coming out of the backfield Junior to be running back Cameron Keller.
Cameron Keller is a 6’0, 170 pound junior to be running back that has the elusiveness to miss the tackler and the strength to run opposing players over. He runs a 4.7 40 yard dash, bench presses 185 pounds and squats 375 pounds with a 33 inch vertical jump. He intends to lower his 40 speed before the season begins.
Cameron has a 4.0 GPA and scored a 29 on his ACT Test. He attended the University of Arkansas Camp this past summer along with the UCA Mega Camp. Cameron intends on attending camps at the University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma, Ouachita Baptist and possibly some others. He says that what makes him the player that he is by his work ethic and his classroom work that reflects on the field.
What separates Cameron from other running backs in the state on the field is his speed, running style and being a good receiver. Cameron’s personal goals for this upcoming season is to make All State and rush for over 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns and a goal of winning a state championship. This past season he rushed for 551 yards and 5 touchdowns on 129 carries.
Cameron’s strengths are his vision of hitting the holes when they open up. When asked who he looks up to his answer was Malachi Henry Malachi Henry 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Van Buren | 2023 State AR the former talented receiver from this past season. He has been influenced the most in his football career by both of his parents who pushes him to get the most out of himself. Cameron shows his leadership on the field by leading by example and encouraging his teammates.
What he loves most about playing football is the brotherhood and team bonding which leads to lifelong relationships. Cameron also plays basketball. I feel that Cameron is an upcoming player and one to watch out for.
Jadyn Johnson
Jadyn
Johnson
6'0" | 195 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2025
State
AR
is a 5’11, 175 pound junior to be wide receiver who bench presses 215 pounds and squats 335 pounds with a 27 inch vertical jump. He intends on attending camps at the University of Arkansas’s Prospects Camp, VTO Sports Camp, Arkansas Tech and the Polynesian Bowl Sports Camp with others yet to be determined.
What makes Jadyn the player that makes him special is his hard work and dedication. He says what separates him from other receivers in the state is his route running and ability to create space while catching passes. His personal goals for this upcoming season are to catch more passes and do whatever the team needs. Jadyn also participates in wrestling with the possibly of also running track this season.
His strengths are his route running, being coachable and always willing to help his team. Jadyn is hard working, has good hands and a high Football IQ. This past season he was a slot receiver and wideout. His favorite route is the post and fade route. He looks up to Head Coach Moe Henry and his former teammate and coaches son
Malachi Henry
Malachi
Henry
6'1" | 175 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2023
State
AR
. He was influenced mostly by his father who pushed him to get the most out of him. I feel that Jayden has the skills and determination to be successful in his football journey.
Trenton Cooley
Trenton
Cooley
5'10" | 155 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2025
State
AR
is a 5’10, 152 pound junior to be wide receiver with 4.6 speed in the 40 yard dash. He feels that his willingness to put in the hard work is what makes him the player that he is. Trenton feels that his elusiveness is what makes him different than other receivers in the state. Trenton’s strengths are his speed and being able to read coverages. He had 23 receptions for 268 yards and 5 touchdowns this past season.
His favorite routes are the post and corner post. Trenton’s family influenced him the most in his football career with former teammate
Malachi Henry
Malachi
Henry
6'1" | 175 lbs | WR
Van Buren | 2023
State
AR
who he looked up to the most. He shows his leadership on the field by having a positive attitude towards his teammates when things aren’t going well by encouraging his teammates. I feel that Trenton with the hard work and willingness to do what is needed will make him successful in his football career.