2024 Rankings Update 2.0: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 be taking the next couple weeks to breakdown these updated rankings by position. To kick things off, I will focus on the top quarterbacks 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":["331733"],"_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":"To kick off this list, we have the top-ranked player in the entire class, [player_tooltip player_id='331733' first='Cutter' last='Boley']. Boley recently reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class. He had an outstanding 2022 season with the Eagles, completing 254/400 passes for 3,901 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. Boley has everything you look for in a passer with great arm strength, touch, accuracy, pocket mobility, and the ability to go through his progressions. He has also shown the ability to make plays with his legs when needed, finishing this past season with six rushing touchdowns. Boley is committed to Kentucky where I see him developing into their QB of the future once he gets there.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["313643"],"_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":"Before Boley joined the class, [player_tooltip player_id='313643' first='Cole' last='Hodge'] was the consensus QB1 in the 2024 class. Hodge was one of the leading forces behind CAL's 3A State Championship run this past season, completing 169/232 passes for 2,949 yards, 48 touchdowns, and only four interceptions. Cole throws an impressive deep ball, showing the ability to lead his receivers down the field and put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. He has also shown impressive accuracy, showing the ability to fit passes into tight coverage. Hodge has also proven to be a threat in the run game, finishing this past season with 76 carries for 711 yards and nine touchdowns. Cole is committed to East Carolina where I can see him being a very successful quarterback once his time comes.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["313674"],"_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='313674' first='Sage' last='Dawson'] is another state championship winning quarterback that makes this list after leading the Rebels to another 4A State Championship title in 2022. This past season, Dawson completed 132/201 passes for 1,704 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Sage has a very strong arm which he uses to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride in the deep passing game. He also puts a good amount of touch on his passes, showing the ability to place the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Dawson has also proven to be a true dual-threat quarterback, finishing this past season with 96 carries for 623 yards and five touchdowns. Sage is committed to the Air Force Academy where I can see him becoming a very productive player at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["317787"],"_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='317787' first='Trevor' last='Havill'] is a player that has quickly climbed up the rankings and caught a ton of attention due to an impressive off-season. As a junior, Havill split time at QB but did find some success, completing 81/135 passes for 1,006 yards, 12 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Havill has a cannon for an arm, showing the ability to stretch the field and lead his receivers away from opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. He also has shown great ball placement, putting the ball where receivers are going to be so that it hits them right out of their breaks. Trevor has also shown the ability to tuck the ball and make plays on the ground when needed, finishing this past season with four rushing touchdowns. Havill currently holds offers from Bucknell and Cornell, and I see more coming his way soon as I truly believe he has the talent to be a Division I quarterback.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["313649"],"_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 quarterbacks in the class of 2024, I have [player_tooltip player_id='313649' first='Cole' last='Carpenter'] from Frederick Douglass. Carpenter helped lead the Broncos to their first state title last season, completing 134/213 passes for 1,863 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only five interceptions. Carpenter is an impressive pocket passer, showing the ability to maneuver in the pocket to avoid pressure and go through his progressions to find the open receiver. He has a very strong arm, showing the ability to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. Carpenter also has impressive accuracy, showing the ability to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Cole is committed to Eastern Kentucky where I can see him developing into a successful quarterback at the next level once he gets there.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ac7de14358e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 200):</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='392838' first='Trenton' last='Cutwright'] (Bryan Station)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='483869' first='Jackson' last='Wasik'] (Lexington Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='417271' first='Russ' last='Osborne'] (Shelby Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='381940' first='Logan' last='Lundy'] (Raceland)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='381922' first='Zane' last='Cartwright'] (Mayfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='317390' first='Brody' last='Benke'] (Highlands)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='408039' first='Ethan' last='Harris'] (Kentucky Country Day)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='654297' first='Tate' last='Rice'] (Clay County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='148268' first='Kolter' last='Smith'] (Male)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='313677' first='Andrew' last='Witherington'] (Tates Creek)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='417268' first='Ethan' last='Teall'] (Dunbar)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='773237' first='Keshaun' last='Thomas'] (Mason County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='324225' first='Kaydon' last='Custard'] (Harrison County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='653499' first='Conlee' last='Crossno'] (LaRue County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='653375' first='Cayden' last='Grigsby'] (Middlesboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='417270' first='Tucker' last='Warren'] (North Laurel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='417272' first='Kizer' last='Slone'] (Perry County Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='381909' first='Jordan' last='Miles'] (Christian County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='418829' first='Jackson' last='Smith'] (Walton-Verona)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='417269' first='Logan' last='Verax'] (Ryle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26. [player_tooltip player_id='873786' first='Jace' last='Bullock'] (North Oldham)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27. [player_tooltip player_id='873781' first='Zach' last='Moss'] (Hopkinsville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->