27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Jacoby Wade – Conway

Jacoby Wade has been a playmaker for the Wampus Cats ever since he stepped on the field as a sophomore. This year as a senior, Wade and his Conway teammates are working towards reaching the state title game for the first time in more than 30 years. 

He takes his simple, no-nonsense approach to how Conway will achieve this straight from the head Wampus Cat, Buck James. 

“We will win a state championship by playing our best every game and being prepared for everything,” Wade said. 

On the personal front, he has goals to make All-State this fall and acquire more collegiate offers. He currently holds an offer from the Division II reigning champion, Harding.

Wade put up big numbers for Conway as a safety last fall in his junior season, recording 88 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six interceptions and one defensive touchdown. He also returned kicks and punts. With this performance, he earned All-Conference in 2023. 

“Jacoby is a very gifted athlete who has a great feel for the game,” Conway Defensive Coordinator Clayton Pankey said. 

“His instincts set him apart from the players he goes against. He is an excellent leader for our players. He is always trying to help players younger than him become the best versions of themselves. I expect Jacoby to be one of the top players in the 7A this year. He represents the Wampus Cats and loves the game of football.”

Off the field, Wade participates in Caring Cats at Conway High.