2023 Final Position Rankings: Athlete

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:15px">With a majority of the class of 2023 already committing or signing to college programs, I have released my final rankings for the class. As these rankings have been finalized, I have been breaking them down by position over the past couple weeks. With both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball wrapped up, I will conclude my positional rankings breakdowns with players that get the job done in multiple positions. With that being said, here are our final “Athlete” rankings for the class of 2023 in Kentucky. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Not only is [player_tooltip player_id='386898' first='Ty' last='Bryant'] the top ATH in the class of 2023, he is also our second ranked overall player in the state of Kentucky. Bryant had a tremendous senior year, helping lead Frederick Douglass to their first 5A State Championship victory. While his stats or deceiving due to limited snaps in blowout victories throughout the season, Bryant produced at a high rate when on the field. On defense, Bryant lined up at safety and finished the year with 22 tackles, three tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two interceptions. He is a ballhawk on the back end of the secondary, reading the quarterback and covering a ton of ground to make a play on the ball. Bryant times his breaks perfectly to defend the pass before the receiver has a chance to catch it. He also does a great job against the run, filling the lane and making tackles in the open field. Bryant also played a key role on offense at running back, showing great vision with the ability to run away from the defense and make defenders miss in the open field. He finished the season with 64 carries for 498 yards and 12 touchdown. Bryant also proved to be a dangerous play maker on special teams, returning three punts for touchdowns this season. His play in the 5A State Championship Game earned him MVP honors. Bryant is committed to Kentucky where I see him becoming a key part of their secondary.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["386917"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"After moving to the Northern Kentucky area from Florida, [player_tooltip player_id='386917' first='Antonio' last='Robinson'] made an immediate impact at Beechwood. He shined the brightest on defense at corner, finishing the season with two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Robinson has the ability to lock down his receiver in man coverage, showing the ability to stay in their hip pocket and mirror their routes. When the ball is thrown his way, he shows the ability to break in front of the receiver to make a play on the ball. He is also a very reliable tackler in the open field and finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality. Robinson also played a key role on offense at receiver, finishing the year with 41 receptions for 588 yards and seven touchdowns. He used his speed to run by defensive backs in the deep passing game and showed the ability to turn short passes and screens into big plays after the catch. Robinson also scored one rushing touchdown and returned one kickoff for a touchdown this season. Antonio is committed to Wake Forest where I see him becoming a key play maker for them.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["145010"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='145010' first='Cristian' last='Conyer'] is a player that came into this season high on our radar and continued to impress. On defense, Conyer is a lockdown corner that has shown the ability to thrive in both man and zone coverage. He does a great job of reading both the receivers and the quarterback, and breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. Conyer finished his senior year with 12 tackles and one interception in ten games. On offense, Conyer was a very dangerous receiver, using his speed to blow by defenders in the deep passing game and to run away from the defense after the catch. He finished the year with 26 receptions for 292 yards and three touchdowns. Cristian is committed to Tennessee where I can see him developing into a very productive player at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["245533"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='245533' first='Kenyon' last='Goodin'] is a player that did a little bit of everything for Collins this season. On offense, he was their starting quarterback, completing 141/258 passes for 1,928 yards, 23 touchdowns , and only four interceptions. He has a very strong arm, showing the ability to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride. Goodin also has impressive pocket mobility, showing the ability to keep his eyes down the field while avoiding pressure to make throws on the run. He is also very dangerous as a runner, finishing the season with 205 carries for 1,225 yards and 18 touchdowns. Once he hits the open field, Goodin has the speed to run away from the defense and elusiveness to make defenders miss. He also played a key role on defense as a defensive back, finishing the season with 67 tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown. Goodin is committed to Army where I can see him thriving in that offensive system.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["102291"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Wrapping up our 2023 athlete rankings in the state of Kentucky is Woodford County's [player_tooltip player_id='102291' first='Aden' last='Nelson']. He played a key role in his team's success this year, producing in all three phases of the game. On offense, Nelson lined up at receiver and finished the year with 41 receptions for 743 yards and ten touchdowns. He has the speed to run by defensive backs in the deep passing game but is also very dangerous after the catch, showing the speed to run away from the defense, elusiveness to make defenders miss, and strength to break tackles in the open field. Nelson also ran the ball 16 times for 314 yards and four touchdowns and threw one touchdown pass. On defense, Nelson moved all over the secondary as a defensive back, finishing the year with 56 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and three interceptions. He has the ball skills to break on the pass and make plays on the ball with perfect timing but is also a very physical defender. Nelson has shown the ability to come downhill and make tackles against the run and also make physical hits in the passing game to knock the ball loose from receivers. He also played a key role on special teams, returning one punt for a touchdown this season. Aden is committed to West Virginia where I see him having the ability to play on either side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ed18048109f"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h2 class="has-medium-font-size">Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 200):</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='499120' first='Lofton' last='Howard'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='386907' first='Daisjaun' last='Mercer'] (Hopkinsville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='499037' first='Mitchell' last='Berger'] (Beechwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='386906' first='Damin' last='Green'] (Bryan Station)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='386902' first='Peyton' last='Ledford'] (Franklin County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='386903' first='Jayden' last='West'] (Madison Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='386899' first='Gavin' last='Copenhaver'] (Christian Academy of Louisville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='469302' first='Kris' last='Hughes'] (Union County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='495302' first='Max' last='Johnson'] (Hazard)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='386910' first='Kaden' last='Gardner'] (Ryle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='324206' first='Cole' last='Colony'] (Dunbar)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='287569' first='Decker' last='Renfrow'] (Daviess County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='386926' first='Evan' last='Brown'] (Lexington Christian Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='145758' first='Cameron' last='Combs'] (Corbin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='386900' first='Charlie' last='Noon'] (Highlands)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='231932' first='Jakobe' last='Biggerstaff'] (Dunbar)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='490055' first='Jerry' last='Kpehe'] (Doss)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='385935' first='Preston' last='Stacy'] (Woodford County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='598860' first='Gilead' last='Galloway'] (Franklin County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='598867' first='Camron' last='Brogan'] (Bullitt East)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26. [player_tooltip player_id='598861' first='Jaxson' last='Rice'] (Ludlow)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27. [player_tooltip player_id='599023' first='Tyler' last='Ballard'] (Louisville Holy Cross)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28. [player_tooltip player_id='460010' first='Austin' last='Howard'] (Lewis County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>29. [player_tooltip player_id='598864' first='Luke' last='Runyon'] (Newport Central Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>30. [player_tooltip player_id='502743' first='Wyatt' last='Blythe'] (Metcalfe County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>31. [player_tooltip player_id='386916' first='Maison' last='Hibbard'] (Southwestern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>32. [player_tooltip player_id='386914' first='Isaiah' last='Ghee'] (Warren East)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>33. [player_tooltip player_id='599014' first='Brady' last='Sanders'] (Mason County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>34. [player_tooltip player_id='599015' first='Shannon' last='Tonge'] (Bardstown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>35. [player_tooltip player_id='505844' first='Brody' last='Hunt'] (Butler County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>36. [player_tooltip player_id='386773' first='Jacob' last='Lacefield'] (Meade County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>37. [player_tooltip player_id='512644' first='Terrell' last='Henry'] (Mason County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>38. [player_tooltip player_id='598870' first='Maddox' last='Mink'] (Southwestern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>39. [player_tooltip player_id='419831' first='Noah' last='Chapman'] (Dunbar)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>40. [player_tooltip player_id='287563' first='Josh' last='Thornton'] (Boyd County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>41. [player_tooltip player_id='386901' first='Mason' last='Lawson'] (Johnson Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>42. [player_tooltip player_id='331718' first='Cade' last='Sullivan'] (Madison Southern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>43. [player_tooltip player_id='512642' first='Braeden' last='Waddle'] (Estill County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>44. [player_tooltip player_id='598873' first='Dalton' last='Stone'] (Boyle County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>45. [player_tooltip player_id='385930' first='Zack' last='Claudio'] (Franklin County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>46. [player_tooltip player_id='598857' first='Larry' last='Carter'] (Frankfort)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->