Wide receiver Myles Kitt-Denton is a sophomore family and consumer science major who has played football for 12 years now.
Before playing football at UCA, Kitt-Denton played at Glenda Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas. To him, college football is not much different from high school football.
“The difference isn’t that huge. The speed of the game definitely gets an upgrade, but once you adjust it’s doing what you’ve done your whole life basically,” Kitt-Denton said.
The sophomore is highly motivated by the opportunities the sport will bring him and his family.
“What motivates me is the game itself and the potential it has to change my family’s lives forever,” Kitt-Denton said.
So far, Kitt-Denton’s most memorable moment of his career was scoring his first college touchdown. This year, he has five receptions for 89 yards but plans to keep it up. His best play is a 44-yard touchdown against Austin Peay State University.
“When I graduate I’d like to go to the next level, to be honest. What makes me unique is my intangible abilities. I have a 4.3 40-yard dash and a 48-inch vertical,” Kitt-Denton said.
Kitt-Denton received football offers from other schools including Stephen F. Austin State University, Tarleton State University, Texas Southern, Blinn College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
He ultimately chose to attend UCA because his first visit here felt like a home away from home.
“It felt like a place I wanted to be and flourish in,” Kitt-Denton said.
Managing school and academics is sometimes difficult for Kitt-Denton but he’s managed to figure out ways to make it work.
“Being a student-athlete is tough, but with a good level of organization and dedication I manage just fine,” Kitt-Denton said.
He offered advice to other student-athletes and reminded them to stay focused.
“Make sure you prioritize what’s important and live in the moment. Anything that doesn’t help you move forward is a distraction,” Kitt-Denton said.
Outside of practices, games and schoolwork, Kitt-Denton enjoys spending time outdoors. Going for walks is his favorite way to decompress.
