24 Aug 2025 501 Football Team 2025: Kaiden Brooks – Maumelle

Maumelle senior cornerback Kaiden Brooks is nightmare fuel for opposing offenses.

From his ability to break up passes to making open-field tackles and staying disciplined in zone coverage, it’s easy to see why he is regarded as one of the state’s best cornerbacks.

“We couldn’t be more proud of this young man,” Head Coach Brian Maupin said. “On the field, he’s physical, technical and very dependable. In the classroom, he’s a 4.0 student who truly cares about his school.”

Although Maumelle ran into a buzz saw against Parkview in the Class 5A quarterfinals last fall, this year’s senior class gained valuable playoff experience and returns with new energy in 2025. Led by Brooks, the Hornets aim to maintain their aggressive defensive style while building depth in the secondary and linebacker corps.

“Our team has what it takes to win the conference championship and make a strong push in the playoffs,” Brooks said. “The key is to keep working hard and give it your all, even when you think it’s not working. If you stay down, you’ll eventually rise up.”

Off the field, he is a member of National Honor Society and enjoys spending time with family and friends. With his name recognition growing across Arkansas, the senior is already fielding offers to play football on Saturdays next season.

Kaiden is an amazing young man who gives back to his community with church groups, kids camps and outreach projects,” Maupin said. “He will truly be missed when he graduates.”