2024 Rankings Update 2.0: ATH
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With the 2023 high school football season quickly approaching, it is time for some rankings updates! For the state of Kentucky, the updated Top 200 rankings for the talented 2024 class have been posted. With that being said, I will…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2023 high school football season quickly approaching, it is time for some rankings updates! For the state of Kentucky, the updated Top 200 rankings for the talented 2024 class have been posted. With that being said, I will be taking the next couple weeks to breakdown these updated rankings by position. After already covering the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I will wrap up my positional rankings breakdowns with some players that get make a big impact in multiple positions. With that being said, here are our top “ATH” in the class of 2024 in the state of Kentucky.
Over the past couple years, JT Haskins JT Haskins 6’0″ | 160 lbs | ATH Bryan Station | 2024 State KY has continued to prove that he is the best two-way player in the state in his class. Haskins plays a key role in all three phases of the game for the Defenders. On defense, Haskins lines up at free safety. He finished his junior year with 46 tackles, one tackle for loss, and four interceptions, Haskins is a true ball hawk, showing the ability to read the play and cover a ton of ground in a hurry to make a play on the ball. When the ball is thrown in his direction, Haskins has shown the ability to catch interceptions in stride and take the ball the other way for big returns. JT is also a very dangerous receiver on offense, finishing this past season with 40 receptions for 758 yards and eight touchdowns. He is able to use his speed to pose as a deep threat and also make big plays after the catch. Haskins is also electric on special teams as a returner, returning one kickoff for a touchdown as a junior. JT currently holds offers from Navy, Ohio, Austin Peay, West Virginia, Marshall, Tennessee Tech, Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Miami (OH), and Louisville, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Power 5 caliber prospect that could play on either side of the ball at the next level.
Justin Ruffin Jr Justin Ruffin Jr 5’9″ | 160 lbs | ATH Christian Academy of Louisville | 2024 State KY is another player that has been high on our radar for a while now. Ruffin played a key role on both sides of the ball in CAL’s 3A State Championship run this past season. On offense, he lines up at receiver and finished his junior year with 38 receptions for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Ruffin is also very impressive after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness to turn short passes/screens into big plays. On defense, Ruffin is a lockdown corner on the outside. He is very impressive in man coverage, showing the ability to turn and run with receivers to mirror their routes and showing the reaction skills to turn with perfect timing to make a play on the ball. Ruffin is also a dangerous returner on special teams, returning two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns this past season. Justin is committed to Army where I can see him becoming a key player for them on either side of the ball.
Brach Rice Brach Rice 6’3″ | 220 lbs | LB Dixie Heights | 2024 State KY is another incoming senior that has remained consistently high on our radar over the past couple seasons. He had an outstanding junior year on both sides of the ball. On defense, he lines up at linebacker and finished this past season with 126 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and five sacks. He is very impressive against the run, showing the ability to read his keys quickly and coming downhill in a hurry to meet the ball carrier in the gap. Once he gets to the football, Rice explodes through contact and finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality. Rice also finished this past season second on the team in rushing with 92 carries for 605 yards and nine touchdowns. He is a physical, downhill runner that has the strength and contact balance to break tackles without losing stride while also showing the speed to run away from the defense. Rice is committed to Miami (OH) where he will likely play linebacker but definitely has the talent to play on offense as well if he ever needs to.
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Parker Chaney Parker Chaney 6’0″ | 180 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian Academy | 2024 State KY is a player that truly stood out to me this past season. He finished his junior year as the leading receiver in the high-powered LCA passing attack, catching 83 passes for 1,175 yards and seven touchdowns. Chaney is an impressive route runner, showing the ability to use smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. He also has very reliable hands and has shown the ability to turn up the field and pick up yards after the catch. Chaney also scored one rushing touchdown as a junior. On defense, Chaney is an impressive defensive back, showing the ability to lock down receivers in man coverage and also come downhill to provide run support. Parker currently holds offers from Valparaiso, New Mexico State, UT Martin, Air Force, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the Division I level.
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Lukus McDaniels Lukus McDaniels 6’5″ | 230 lbs | ATH Jeffersontown | 2024 State KY is a player that has quickly climbed up our rankings. McDaniels is the focal point of the Jeffersontown offense. This past season, he lined up at quarterback but was mainly a run-first option, finishing with 65 carries for 343 yards and four touchdowns. He is a big, physical ball carrier with the ability to break tackles without losing stride while also showing the speed to break away for long runs at any given moment. On defense, McDaniels lines up at linebacker and finished this past season with 47 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack. He does a great job of reading the play and coming downhill in a hurry to make tackles. McDaniels has also shown some ability in pass coverage, coming away with three interceptions this past season. Lukus currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Liberty, and Marshall, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber talent that could play on either side of the ball at the next level.
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Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 200):
6. Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY (Knox Central)
7. Avery Bodner Avery Bodner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2024 State KY (Boyle County)
8. TelTel Long TelTel Long 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Greewood | 2024 State KY (Greenwood)
9. Ramari Taylor Ramari Taylor 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Fern Creek | 2024 State KY (Fern Creek)
10. Kaden Smith Kaden Smith 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Taylor County | 2024 State KY (Taylor County)
11. Eli Masterson Eli Masterson 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Apollo | 2024 State KY (Apollo)
12. Daniel Thomas Daniel Thomas 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH Bell County | 2024 State KY (Bell County)
13. William Carrico William Carrico 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2024 State KY (Owensboro Catholic)
14. Brajone Dabney Brajone Dabney ATH Mayfield | 2024 State KY (Mayfield)
15. Noah Wallace Noah Wallace ATH Raceland | 2024 State KY (Raceland)
16. Elmo Stewart Elmo Stewart 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH Greenwood | 2024 State KY (Greenwood)
17. Tray Price Tray Price 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Warren East | 2024 State KY (Warren East)
18. Tyleeq Williams Tyleeq Williams 5'5" | 145 lbs | ATH Bardstown | 2024 State KY (Bardstown)
19. Caden Woolum Caden Woolum 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH Belfry | 2024 State KY (Belfry)
20. Jaxson Shoulders Jaxson Shoulders 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
21. Tayvian Boykins Tayvian Boykins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Pikeville | 2024 State KY (Pikeville)
22. Troy Humphreys Troy Humphreys 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Kentucky Country Day | 2024 State KY (Kentucky Country Day)
23. Jd Crump Jd Crump 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
24. Zander Curry Zander Curry 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Corbin | 2024 State KY (Corbin)
25. Jullian Seymour Jullian Seymour 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Green County | 2024 State KY (Green County)
26. Landon Johnson Landon Johnson 6'4" | 180 lbs | ATH Fleming County | 2024 State KY (Fleming County)
27. Jerimyah Shearer Jerimyah Shearer 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Trigg County | 2024 State KY (Trigg County)
28. Terrance Wilson Terrance Wilson 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Seneca | 2024 State KY (Seneca)
29. Jordan Bradley Jordan Bradley 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
30. Dre Young Dre Young 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Belfry | 2024 State KY (Belfry)
31. Ty Taylor Ty Taylor 6'1" | 215 lbs | ATH Franklin County | 2024 State KY (Franklin County)
32. MarQuevion Smith MarQuevion Smith 5'7" | 160 lbs | ATH Tates Creek | 2024 State KY (Tates Creek)
33. Kelson McKinney Kelson McKinney 5'11" | 215 lbs | ATH Green County | 2024 State KY (Green County)
34. Donovan Montanaro Donovan Montanaro ATH Harlan | 2024 KY (Harlan)
35. Yanni Pearson Yanni Pearson 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Fairdale | 2024 KY (Fairdale)
36. Jonah Swanner Jonah Swanner 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Harlan County | 2024 KY (Harlan County)
37. Kam Hughes Kam Hughes 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH Somerset | 2024 State KY (Somerset)
38. Devontre Patterson Devontre Patterson 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Warren Central | 2024 State KY (Warren Central)
39. Steven Layne Steven Layne 5'11" | 205 lbs | ATH East Ridge | 2024 KY (East Ridge)
40. Noah Nyberg Noah Nyberg 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH McCracken County | 2024 KY (McCracken County)
41. Kaleb Dionne Kaleb Dionne 6'1" | 160 lbs | ATH Grant County | 2024 KY (Grant County)
42. Nehemiah Brown-Hamlin Nehemiah Brown-Hamlin 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Kentucky Country Day | 2024 State KY (Kentucky Country Day)
43. Luke Floyd Luke Floyd 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Daviess County | 2024 KY (Daviess County)
44. Hunter Bundy Hunter Bundy 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH South Laurel | 2024 KY (South Laurel)
45. Hunter Thomas Hunter Thomas 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Williamsburg | 2024 KY (Williamsburg)
46. William Irvin William Irvin 5'9" | 155 lbs | ATH Iroquois | 2024 KY (Iroquois)
47. Dejour Fogle Dejour Fogle 5'10" | 195 lbs | ATH Bryan Station | 2024 State KY (Bryan Station)