Talented Prospects in Kentucky to Watch in Week 7

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With another week of high school football action in the books, it's time to continue to highlight some explosive standouts in the state of Kentucky that have made their presence known on the field so far this season. Today, we will be exploring an assortment of different players across different positions that should be intriguing prospects to watch in week seven. Without any further ado, here's my list of some of the top standouts in the Bluegrass State to watch for in week seven of competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418723"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651446eee9f8c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='418723' first='Traevon' last='Berry'], a 6-foot-3, 185-pound wide receiver at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Berry impresses me with his relentless speed and physicality along the edge, showcasing his ability to efficiently position himself to quickly turn around for passes and bolt into the backfield. Berry also stands out due to his ability to haul in challenging passes under pressure and utilize bursts of speed to maneuver the defense on his way to the endzone. Another aspect of Berry's playstyle that makes a difference is his ability to stay on his feet and break tackles after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335123"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651446eee9fec"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='335123' first='Logan' last='Smith'], a 5-foot-11, 170-pound athlete at Calloway County High School. Smith has been a gamechanger on both sides this season, standing out offensively with his durability, proving he can stay on his feet in the pocket and find openings to escape into the backfield. Defensively, Smith has impressed me with his ability to suffocate playmakers in the pocket and quickly attack the ball off the snap. Smith has also showcased his ability to read the offense as he can barrel through the line, consistently stop the run and apply heavy pressure on the quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["740162"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651446eeea03b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Claiming the number three spot on my list is Israel Carter-Swanigan, a 5-foot-9, 125-pound defensive back at Owensboro High School. In addition to outstanding athleticism and versatility down the stretch, Carter-Swanigan stands out with his ability to blast receivers to the ground and disrupt reliable passing lanes. Carter-Swanigan additionally catches my attention with his ability to quickly drop offensive playmakers to the ground on quick passes and stop the run. Another aspect of Carter-Swanigan that impresses is his ability to read the quarterback and blast past the offense to make sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["746945"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651446eeea084"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another skilled prospect to keep an eye on is [player_tooltip player_id='746945' first='Jaylen' last='Bass'], a 5-foot-10, 270-pound offensive lineman at Mayfield High School. What impresses me the most about Bass is his explosiveness and physical edge, proving he can blast the defense, create running room along the edge and absorb pressure off the snap. Bass's overall strength also stands out, utilizing his stance and speed to push the defense back and buy his quarterback more time to make plays. Bass also makes a difference with his ability to disrupt the blitz and put up an immovable wall to protect his teammates from the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1252800' first='Jamison' last='Brown']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Apollo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651446eeea11f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1252800' first='Jamison' last='Brown'], a 6-foot-0, 203-pound linebacker at Apollo High School. What makes Brown so impactful on defense is his solid footwork, ability to maneuver the pocket and his consistency in escaping the offensive line in the pocket to apply pressure. Brown has also been proving his explosive stopping power, stunning the offense with his ability to withstand and overpower the defensive line. Brown's awareness and execution also stands out, showing off his ability to find openings in the pocket to stop the offense from using the edge to escape into the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->