2024 Rankings Update: Offensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into the 2023 high school football season, we have updated our rankings for the incoming senior class. Now that these rankings are published, I will be taking an in-depth look at each position for the class of 2024. After covering the skill player, I will wrap up the offensive side of the ball by focusing on the big guys that make things up front that make things run. With that being said, here are our top offensive linemen in the state of Kentucky in the class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419793"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='419793' first='Aba' last='Selm'] was one of our biggest risers in our 2024 rankings. He not only jumped up to our top offensive lineman in the class but he is also now our top overall player in the state. Selm is a very physical left tackle that creates a ton of movement off the line of scrimmage. He explodes out of his stance and finishes his blocks through the whistle, resulting in several pancake blocks. Selm has also shown the ability to pull from the tackle spot and pick up blocks in the open field as a lead blocker. In the passing game, Selm uses his impressive footwork to mirror pass rushers off the edge very effectively. Aba is committed to play at Kentucky where I see him developing into a key piece of their offensive line unit.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["313670"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='313670' first='Hayes' last='Johnson'] is an offensive lineman that has been high on our radar for a while now that has continued to show that he is one of the best overall players in the state. Johnson lines up at the right tackle spot where he is the true anchor of the offensive line in a run-heavy offense. He is a mauler in the run game, exploding out of his stance and driving his man down the field. Johnson also does a great job of getting to the second level and picking up blocks in the open field. Hayes is also committed to Kentucky, giving them the two top tackles in the state of Kentucky in the class of 2024.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["408048"],"_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='408048' first='Demeco' last='Kennedy'] is another offensive lineman that has been consistently high on our radar. He played a key role in the Broncos' 5A State Championship run this past season at the left tackle spot. Demeco is dominant in the run game, showing the ability to create movement off the line of scrimmage and finish his blocks through the whistle. He also does a very good job of picking up blocks in open space to spring the ball carrier for extra yards. In pass protection, Kennedy has shown very impressive footwork and does a great job of mirroring pass rushers off the edge and protecting his inside gap. Demeco is also a talented defensive lineman and could play on either side of the ball at the next level. Kennedy currently holds a long list of Division I offers and I expect that list to grow as he is a true Power 5 caliber prospect.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["419796"],"_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='419796' first='Jak' last='Lindsey'] is another familiar name on this list as he has been consistently high on our radar for a while. He lines up at left tackle and is a very impressive run blocker. Lindsey plays with a ton of physicality, showing a strong initial punch that knocks opposing defenders off their feet on a regular basis. He also does a great job of exploding out of his stance in the run game and driving his man down the field. Lindsey has also shown that he can get to the second level and destroy anything in his path in the open field. In pass protection, Lindsey has solid footwork and is able to keep a strong base, not allowing for much penetration into the pocket. Jak currently holds offers from Columbia, Dartmouth, Central Michigan, Miami (OH), Indiana, Kentucky, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect that list to continue to grow as he is a Power 5 caliber offensive lineman.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["419797"],"_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":"To wrap up our top five offensive linemen in the class of 2024, we have another Frederick Douglass Bronco. [player_tooltip player_id='419797' first='Zuri' last='Madison'] has been high on our radar for a while now and continued to rise up in our rankings as he played a key role in the Broncos' 5A State Championship run. Madison lined up at right tackle and was very impressive in pass protection this season. He has great footwork and does a great job of mirroring pass rushers off the edge. Madison also keeps a strong base and doesn't allow much penetration into the pocket. In the run game, Madison does a great job of driving his man out of the picture to create a running lane for the ball carrier. He also plays with a ton of physicality, finishing his blocks through the whistle which results in a lot of pancake blocks. Zuri currently holds offers from Marshall, Wright State, Kentucky, Miami (FL), Miami (OH), West Virginia, Toledo, Western Michigan, Southeast Missouri State, Ball State, Austin Peay, and Illinois, and I expect that list to continue to grow as he is a Power 5 caliber offensive lineman and the Broncos program typically attracts suitors from every college program in the country.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6412641303d5e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h2 class="has-medium-font-size">Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 175):</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='419795' first='Franklin' last='West'] (Corbin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='381928' first='Garrison' last='McKinney'] (Lexington Christian Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='313676' first='Joe' last='Schlarman'] (Lexington Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='381934' first='Aiden' last='Howard'] (Madison Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='381903' first='Tomago' last='Daniels Jr'] (Paducah Tilghman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='381904' first='Melvin' last='Puckett'] (Paducah Tilghman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='381908' first='Brody' last='Phelps'] (McCracken County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='313664' first='Wyatt' last='Buffington'] (Murray)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='381907' first='Gage' last='Cunningham'] (McCracken County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='653480' first='Jacob' last='Parker'] (Breathitt County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='381901' first='Evan' last='Johnson'] (Highlands)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='419794' first='Gary' last='McCauley'] (Bryan Station)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='502752' first='Evan' last='Miller'] (Breathitt County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='493890' first='Mason' last='Neff'] (Newport Central Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='381891' first='Timothy' last='Cherry'] (Fern Creek)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='381876' first='Jayden' last='Wright'] (DuPont Manual)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='653482' first='Jerrick' last='Williams'] (Owensboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='381905' first='DeMarcus' last='Elliott'] (Bowling Green)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='381882' first='Carter' last='Guillaume'] (Saint Xavier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='381939' first='Chase' last='Correll'] (Raceland)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->