Kentucky Future Stars: 2026 Linemen Selections Part 1

Since 2010, Tennessee and Kentucky have been meeting each June in the annual Future Stars Game. The bordering states have a deep rivalry, but a deeper respect for each other. Kentucky recently invited a few more athletes into what they call the #Brotherhood. Here’s a look at the 2026 Wide Receivers selected for Team Kentucky eighth grade. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337443 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/DylanPeck-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283967" first="Dylan" last="Peck"] | Campbell Junior High</strong> From what I’ve seen, Peck is just starting to scratch the surface of his ability. He has great size at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds. He carries his weight well for being a prospect at this stage. Bends considerably well given his height. Was a member of the Future Stars last year as a seventh grader. Also shined the past two years in the the Battle of The Regions tournament. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337492 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/CodyGibson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Cody Gibson | Campbell Junior High</strong> A regular season teammate of Peck, Gibson was also selected for the the Kentucky Future Stars. He doesn’t have the size that some of the other hogmollies up front do for the boys from the Blue Grass State, but he can certainly hold his own. Likely will have a step on most the other lineman  with his speed, which is a 5.4 in the forty yard dash--not bad for this level. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337460 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/ColtonJohns-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Colton Johns | LCA </strong> The younger brother of 2022 prospect and Eastern Kentucky University commit, [player_tooltip player_id="148585" first="Anthony" last="Johns"]. Colton stands in the 6-foot, 230-pounds range and right now looks like an ideal interior Offensive Linemen. A two-time All-Region selection, he has pretty good feet right now and has very little issue down blocking or even pulling from the Center position. Clearly athletic enough to play Guard as well. <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337471 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/JacksonWhitten-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Jackson Whitten | Bracken County</strong> I love what Whitten brings to the table for the Kentucky Future Stars team from a pass rush prospective. He’s what a lot of modern day Defensive Ends or "Edge" players look like at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. He’s very long and can turn the corner quickly to get into the backfield to disrupt plays. Looking at his film, can play with his hand in the dirt or standing up. Very high ceiling for him. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337479 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/Andrew-Ferguson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Andrew Ferguson | Pikeville</strong> Good looking young prospect at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. Long limbs and a high motor make him a promising Defensive End. Shows glimpses of very good ability, just need to see more consistency. If he gets his hands inside the Offensive Lineman’s and can control their chest plate, he wins the rep more times than not. Covers a lot of ground fairly easily. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337494 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/Ty-Plummer2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Kenneth “Ty” Plummer | Ashland</strong> The biggest prospect on Ashland this past season, he was one of three 2026 prospects that earned All-Region honors. Participated in the Battle of the Regions this year and did a very good job. He’s a prospect that has substantial room for development and gaining strength, but he’s a 6-footer that adds a sense of maturity to the guys up front. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337484 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/Deven-Leclercq-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Deven Leclercq | Southern Pulaski</strong> Athletic interior Offensive and Defensive Lineman at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds. At this point is a step quicker than a lot of the other linemen he’s up against. At this point I feel he’s a little more advanced on the defensive side of the ball. Quick first step and fires hands aggressively. High motor kid who can make plays behind the line of scrimmage, even on plays going away from him. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337509 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/GabrielBlackburn-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Gabriel Blackburn | Johnson Central</strong> Fast, aggressive and strong Defensive End right now at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. If he gets taller he has a shot to be a very good player down the line. Promising three-sport athlete who also participates in wrestling and baseball. Looks like a wrestler with his muscular, compact build. On the offensive side of the ball, he’s a sturdy interior guy who uses leverage at the Guard position. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337515 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/SawyerHall-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283978" first="Sawyer" last="Hall"] | Breathitt County</strong> A big, thick road grader of an Offensive Linemen, Hall returns the Kentucky Future Stars for a second year in a row. At 6-foot-1 and 265 pounds, he’s a very dependable interior Offensive Lineman that can play either of the Guard spots. Was a captain during Battle of the Regions. One of the better run blockers in the state at this point. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337599 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/IsaacAdkins-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Isaac Adkins | Johnson Central</strong> Another Battle of the Regions selection, he has a lot of familiarity with some of the other big guys up front for the Kentucky Future Stars eighth graders. Very similar build to Blackburn (listed above) who is actually a regular season teammate of him at Johnson Central. Athletic build with good size to go with it. Can see him being a proven entity at Guard in the Future Stars Game. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-337605 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/05/ZacCarter-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283981" first="Zac" last="Carter"] | Meece</strong> There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe the upside that Carter has in his football future. I haven’t gotten updated numbers yet, but with his last measurements, he was all of 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds--and that was last year as a seventh grader. He has the ideal build for a future Defensive End or Offensive Tackle, in addition to the ability to play both positions. Already squatting over 400 and benching over 250. &nbsp;