KY Future Stars: Class of 2027 Game Top Performers
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching some of the young upcoming talent from the state of Kentucky in the Kentucky Future Stars vs Tennessee Future Stars all star games. The second game of the day was the…
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Continue ReadingOver the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching some of the young upcoming talent from the state of Kentucky in the Kentucky Future Stars vs Tennessee Future Stars all star games. The second game of the day was the seventh grade game featuring prospects in the class of 2027. This was in my opinion the most exciting game of the day as the Kentucky Future Stars held on to win 26-18. While there were many players that showed potential, here are the ten prospects that stood out to me from the Seventh Grade Kentucky Future Stars.
Brady Hull | Offensive Line | 2027
Brady Hull is a name I had already seen being mentioned in recruiting circles and he definitely lived up to the hype in person. He has the size that you like to see in a true left tackle at his age. Hull showed the ability to use his size and strength to his advantage in the run game, simply overpowering opposing defensive linemen to create movement off the line of scrimmage. He also impressed me a lot in pass protection. Brady showed very polished footwork with the ability to mirror pass rushers off the edge. Hull should definitely be a name to follow over the next several years.
Zane Johnson | Quarterback | 2027
Johnson is a highly touted quarterback in his class that has been known for his ability to win football games as a starter. He continued to showcase that, throwing for two touchdowns in Saturday’s win. Johnson showed great ability in the short/intermediate passing game right away. He has a solid quick release and puts a great amount of zip on the ball, showing the ability to fit the ball in tight windows with a ton of accuracy. He also showed the ability to escape the pocket and make throws on the run. As the game progressed, Johnson was able to show off an impressive deep ball with a solid combination of arm strength and touch.
Gavin Johnson | Wide Receiver | 2027
Gavin Johnson was one of several impressive offensive weapons on the Kentucky squad. He mainly worked from the outside as a receiver where he was a dangerous deep threat. Johnson showed the speed to simply run by opposing defensive backs and create separation. He also showcased his speed after the catch, as he took the top off the defense in the first half, being on the receiving end of a long touchdown.
Kade Goodin | Wide Receiver | 2027
While I just mentioned that Kentucky has multiple offensive weapons on their roster, Goodin was the one who stood out the most. Goodin was a nightmare for opposing corners on Saturday with an impressive combination of route running ability and deep speed. He showed that he can run any route that he is asked to effectively with quickness in his breaks. Goodin also showed very impressive ability after the catch with the speed to run away from defenders and the ability to break tackles in the open field, showing off an impressive stiff arm on his way for a big gain. Goodin’s two touchdown performance helped him earn Offensive MVP honors for the Kentucky team.
Jayden Justice | Linebacker | 2027
On the defensive side of the ball, Jayden Justice is the first player that caught my attention. It was hard to miss him as he used his high motor to run all over the field to make plays. He is a very sound open field tackler who does a great job of securing the tackle and running his feet on contact. Justice is a missile out of his stance, reading his keys and coming downhill in a hurry. He also showed the ability to be effective as a pass rusher, recording two sacks with one strip sack on the day. His impressive performance helped him earn Defensive MVP recognition for the Kentucky team.
Jordan Haskins | Defensive Back | 2027
Jordan Haskins is another prospect that stood out to me on defense. While he was impressive in coverage, he showed that he is more than a cover corner. Haskins was all over the field Saturday, playing with a high motor and getting to the ball no matter where the play is going. Once he gets to the ball, he is a very physical tackler who does a great job of running his feet through contact. On the final play of the game, Haskins was the hero, coming away with an interception in the end zone to secure the victory.
Gunner Holbrook | Quarterback | 2027
While Johnson received most of the recognition as the starter, Kentucky had another talented quarterback on their roster that impressed me when given the opportunity. Gunner Holbrook stood out to me with his dual threat ability when he was put in the game. He was used in read option situations and showed the ability to read the defense and was able to tuck the ball and pick up positive yards when he decided to keep it. As a passer, he showed a very strong arm, connecting on a long touchdown pass.
Braylon Thomas | Defensive Line | 2027
Thomas was a player that stood out to me on the defensive front for Kentucky on Saturday. He showed a quick first step off the ball to gain an advantage on opposing offensive linemen. While he showed the ability to gain penetration into the backfield, he also showed great awareness. In one of the biggest highlights of the game, Thomas read the pass, was able to get his hands up to come away with an interception and showed the speed to run it all the way for a touchdown. Any time a big man scores, it catches everyone’s eyes!
Garryon Hobbs | Linebacker | 2027
Garryon Hobbs was a player that kept finding himself right in the action on Saturday. He plays with a very high motor, flying all over the field to get to the ball. Hobbs does a great job of taking the right angles to get to the ball when the play is away from him. Hobbs played with a ton of physicality both as a tackler and when getting off blocks on his way to the ball. He also saw some reps on offense as a tight end, showing the ability to pick up yards after the catch. Hobbs also showed that he is a reliable blocker and uses his physicality to create a path for the ball carrier.
Nation Roe-McBroom | Defensive Back | 2027
Along with Haskins, Nation Roe-McBroom was one half of a very talented cornerback duo for the Kentucky defense. McBroom was very impressive in press man coverage with the ability to jam receivers at the top of their routes and turn and run with them. When the ball was thrown his away, he showed the ability to react and make plays on the ball, making sure that his man couldn’t put himself in position to make a catch.