2023 Regular Season All-State Team: 6A Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into the month of November, one of the most exciting times of the year is finally here, playoff football! With the 2023 high school football season in the state of Kentucky behind us, I wanted to focus on some of the top players from this past season. In order to do this, I will be releasing my Regular Season All-State teams in each class. After covering the offensive side of the ball, here is my Regular Season All-State Defense for 6A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["331710"],"_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='331710' first='Mikel' last='Clack'] is a player that has been on my radar for a while now but has exceeded his expectations this season. Clack lines up at defensive end where he is able to use his speed and athleticism to wreak havoc off the edge as a pass rusher. He finished the regular season as the statewide leader in sacks with 15.5. Clack has also showed the ability to stop the run, finishing the regular season with 94 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. He has also come away with one interception which he returned for a touchdown. Mikel doesn't currently hold any offers but he deserves some attention from college coaches as he definitely has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["381877"],"_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='381877' first='Tyler' last='Neal'] is another 6A defensive lineman that has stood out to me this season. Neal lines up at defensive end where he has been dominant against the run. He has shown the ability to stack and shed blocks quickly then get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make tackles in the open field. Neal finished the season as his team's leading tackler with 58 tackles and 18 tackles for loss. Tyler has also shown an impressive ability to rush the passer, finishing the regular season with 11 sacks. Neal currently holds an offer from Campbellsville and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1149579' first='Travis' last='Moten']","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Fern Creek","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1149579' first='Travis' last='Moten'] is a player that has jumped onto my radar this season. Moten lines up at defensive end where he has been very impressive against the run. He has shown the ability to use his strength to fight through blocks and speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make tackles. Moten finished the regular season with 57 tackles and 15 tackles for loss. He has also been productive as a pass rusher, finishing the regular season with 8.5 sacks. Moten currently holds an offer from Otterbein and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["373041"],"_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":"After grabbing my attention as a tight end last season, [player_tooltip player_id='373041' first='Cameron' last='Jessee'] has stood out on the defensive side of the ball this season. Jessee lines up at defensive end where he is able to use his speed to blow by opposing offensive tackles off the edge as a pass rusher. Cameron finished the regular season with six sacks. He has also shown the ability to read the run and get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make tackles in the open field. Jessee finished the regular season with 57 tackles and one tackle for loss. He has also come away with one interception this season which he returned for a touchdown. Cameron currently holds and offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play on either side of the ball at the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["401710"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='401710' first='Jacob' last='Savage'] is a player that has been high on my radar for a while now and has continued to impress this season. Savage lines up at linebacker where he is very impressive against the run. He has shown the ability to read his keys and flow to the ball quickly to make tackles in the open field. Savage finished the regular season with 141 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss. He also played a key role on offense, finishing the regular season as the team's leading rusher with 61 carries for 314 yards and five touchdowns while also catching one touchdown pass. Savage currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he continues to develop over the next few seasons.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["373040"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='373040' first='Tucker' last='Roth'] is another 6A linebacker that has stood out to me this season. He lines up at inside linebacker where he is dominant against the run. Roth reads his keys and comes downhill in a hurry to meet the ball carrier in the gap before they can get going. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality, not allowing for any extra yards to be gained. Roth finished the regular season with 108 tackles and five tackles for loss. He has also shown the ability to rush the passer, finishing the regular season with 2.5 sacks. 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Davon finished the regular season with 104 tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He has also shown the ability to rush the passer, finishing the regular season with two sacks. 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He lines up at outside linebacker where he has been very impressive as a pass rusher. Brady has shown the ability to time the snap count perfectly and use his speed off the edge to blow by opposing offensive tackles. He finished the regular season with eight sacks. Brady has also been very impressive against the run, showing the ability to flow to the ball in a hurry to make tackles in the open field. He finished the regular season with 51 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss. 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Haskins has also shown the ability to fill the lane and provide support against the run, finishing the regular season with 38 tackles. He also finished the regular season as his team's leading receiver, catching 29 passes for 601 yards and five touchdowns. 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He lines up at corner where he has been very impressive in pass coverage. Edwards has shown the ability to read routes and break on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. He finished the regular season with six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Edwards has also shown the ability to provide support against the run, finishing the regular season with 18 tackles and one tackle for loss. He also finished the season as his team's leading receiver, catching 29 passes for 391 yards and a touchdown while also scoring one rushing touchdown. Landon currently holds an offer from Otterbein and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_10_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1073204' first='Miller' last='Brown']","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_10_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_10_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_10_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_10_player_details_school":"Oldham County","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_10_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_10_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_10_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_10_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"To wrap up my 6A Regular Season All-State Defense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1073204' first='Miller' last='Brown'] from Oldham County. Brown lines up at safety where he is very reliable in pass coverage. He does a great job of reading the quarterback and breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. Brown finished the regular season with four interceptions. He has also shown the ability to come downhill and make tackles against the run, finishing the regular season with 51 tackles and one tackle for loss. Miller has also played a role on offense at receiver, catching 18 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. Brown doesn't currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player to keep an eye on over the next couple seasons.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":11,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65415cfe83fbf"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Line: Jonathan Wilson (Barren County, 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linebacker: [player_tooltip player_id='725010' first='Ryan' last='Rayhill'] (Bullitt East, 2025); [player_tooltip player_id='1149585' first='Ethan' last='Kaiser'] (Meade County, 2025); [player_tooltip player_id='1149637' first='Amarein' last='Atkinson'] (Ballard, 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Back: [player_tooltip player_id='408049' first='Jeremiah' last='Lowe'] (Frederick Douglass, 2024); [player_tooltip player_id='523030' first='Santana' last='Crayton'] (Pleasure Ridge Park, 2024); Lincoln Mitchell (Trinity, 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->