One to Watch: Interview with 2028 Arkansas QB Bryce Myers
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
There are some big shoes to fill for Bryce Myers, but as his journey on the gridiron continues, he will have a next level helpful hand. The Class of 2028 QB is already making a lot of noise among his peer group, much like older brother Austin Myers did while guiding Vilonia High School’s offense as part of the 2022 recruiting class. With Austin already receiving playing time at UCA, that collegiate experience is further helping younger brother Bryce standout on the field.
Blessed with height (6-2) and wheels, setting seventh grade track record for Vilonia a year ago in the 800 and 1600, Bryce spoke about his time in the pocket this fall.
“We ran a heavy throwing offense; we focused on that,” Myers said. “In our offense, we pass to get the run set up. We have a good running back. Our offense is focused on throwing the ball and getting the ball downfield.”
Myers continued, “Our receivers run goes, corners – a little bit of everything – short routes, and outs. We get the defense on their toes. Our offense helped open up my game more.”
The experience on the field paid off seeing aspects of Myers’ game expand.
“This season, I was getting comfortable in the pocket,” Myers stated. “When the defense is backing up, I am reacting comfortably. I am not freaking out on the defensive change and making a bad play. My ability to throw on the run improved this season. My mobility is better, my footwork, and my chemistry with my receivers improved. I felt like I knew where they were going to go before they got there.”
Myers spoke about the strengths to his game, “I believe what makes a good quarterback is accuracy. Knowing where you want to put the ball, escaping pressure, throwing on the run, that separates a good quarterback from a great one; those are my main strengths.”
Offseason workouts are already underway.
“My focus for this offseason is to gain weight (130), I’m not the strongest, but I’m only 13; I have time to improve on that. I will work with my receivers this offseason to build team chemistry.”
With older brother Austin a redshirt freshman for the Bears, Bryce was asked what he’s learning from UCA’s backup QB.
“Obviously watching my brother growing up, that is a huge part of what I do,” Myers said. “From him, I have been learning how to read defenses and how to react. I expect the unexpected. When seeing something you’ve bever seen before, I am reacting and making a play out of it.”
Myers put on a show this season with multiple 300-yard passing games and multiple four-plus touchdowns tossed in a game.