2023 Statewide Offensive Top Performers: Week 11

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 high school football regular season has reached its end in the state of Kentucky as we have now made it through eleven full weeks of play. Week 11 gave us several exciting games with some impressive individual performances. While it was hard to pick from all of the strong performances from this past weekend, here are my top offensive performances in the state of Kentucky from Week 11.</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='1149612' first='Dwaylon' last='Dean']","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Carter","_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":"For the second consecutive week, [player_tooltip player_id='1149612' first='Dwaylon' last='Dean'] finds himself on my top performers list. The junior running back put on quite a show in West Carter's win over Rowan County, finishing the game with 32 carries for 393 yards and six touchdowns. Dean has impressive vision which he uses to find the running lane quickly then hits it with a sense of urgency. Once he hits the open field, Dean has shown the speed and elusiveness to break off on long runs at any given moment. Dean doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player to keep a close eye on over the next couple seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"Isaiah Adkins","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"East Ridge","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Isaiah Adkins is another running back that stood out to me this past week. He played a key role in his team's win over Knott County Central, running the ball 24 times for 363 yards and seven touchdowns. Adkins has impressive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane and simply run away from the defense. He has also shown the ability to make defenders miss in the open field. Adkins also played a role on defense, finishing the game with six tackles and one tackle for loss. Isaiah doesn't currently hold any offers but deserves some attention from college coaches as he has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["378831"],"_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='378831' first='Kade' last='Goodin'] is a player that has been very impressive in his first year of high school football and continued to impress this past week. Despite his team's close loss to Great Crossing, Goodin still put together another impressive performance. As a passer, Goodin completed 25/46 passes for 358 yards and three touchdowns. He showed an impressive ability to escape pressure while keeping his eyes down the field to make tough throws on the run. Goodin also showed off his strong arm which he used to stretch the field in the deep passing game. Kade also continued to showcase his true dual-threat ability, finishing the game with 23 carries for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Goodin 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_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["499069"],"_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='499069' first='Daniel' last='Thomas'] has had an incredible senior season and continued to impress this past week. He played a huge role in Bell County's win over Harlan County, running the ball 18 times for 281 yards and four touchdowns. Thomas has explosive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency and simply run away from the defense. When defenders are able to catch up to him, Thomas has shown the elusiveness and contact balance to break tackles and make defenders miss in the open field. Daniel currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I expect more to come his way as he definitely has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["373782"],"_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='373782' first='Brady' last='Atwell'] is another player that has been having a very impressive 2023 season. He continued to impress this past week, leading his team to a win over North Hardin. As a passer, Atwell completed 14/28 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Atwell throws an impressive deep ball, showing the arm strength to lead his receivers down the field and ball placement to put passes where only his intended receiver can catch it. He also showed the ability to make plays with his legs, running the ball 11 times for 151 yards and three touchdowns. Atwell currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to be a successful quarterback at the next level.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["873761"],"_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='873761' first='Tyson' last='Sammons'] is another quarterback that stood out to me this past week. He led Greenup County to a win over Fleming County, completing 7/14 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns. Sammons has a nice quick release which he uses to hit receivers in stride out of their breaks where only they can catch it. He also showed the ability to use his speed and athleticism to pose as a huge threat in the running game, finishing the game with 17 carries for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Tyson doesn't currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way eventually as he has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["324225"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Another dual-threat quarterback that stood out to me this past week is [player_tooltip player_id='324225' first='Kaydon' last='Custard']. He led his team to a win over Garrard County, completing 9/15 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. As a passer, Custard showed impressive improv ability, showing the ability to escape pressure while keeping his eyes down the field to make tough throws on the run. He also proved to be a very dangerous threat in the run game, showing impressive speed and elusiveness as a ball carrier. Custard finished the game with 22 carries for 218 yards and three touchdowns. He also played a role on defense, coming away with an interception. Kaydon currently holds offers from Kentucky State, Otterbein, Calumet College, Oakland City, and Bellarmine, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["381931"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='381931' first='Brady' last='Hensley'] has had a very strong senior year and continued to stand out this past week. He played a key role in LCA's win over Raceland, running the ball 13 times for 265 yards and five touchdowns. Hensley continued to show impressive strength as a ball carrier, showing the ability to lower his should and run straight through defenders without breaking stride. Once he hit the open field, Hensley showed the speed to run away from the defense on long runs. Brady is committed to Eastern Kentucky where I can see him developing into a key piece of their offense once he gets there.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_8_player_details_player_name":"Jack Zwernemann","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_8_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_8_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_8_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_8_player_details_school":"Bullitt East","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_8_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_8_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_8_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Jack Zwernemann is another player that has been having a solid senior year and continued to impress this past week. He led Bullitt East to a win over Meade County, completing 17/26 passes for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Jack has impressive arm strength which he uses to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. He also has shown good ball placement, putting passes where only his intended receiver can catch it. Jack also showed true dual-threat ability, finishing the game with 15 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown. Zwernemann currently holds an offer from Thomas More and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["653375"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"To wrap up my top offensive performers from Week 11, I have a [player_tooltip player_id='653375' first='Cayden' last='Grigsby']. Grigsby did a little bit of everything in Middlesboro's win over Knox Central. As a passer, Grigsby completed 15/19 passes for 211 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Cayden showed an impressive ability to escape the pocket when under pressure while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. He also showed the ability to tuck the ball and make plays as a ball carrier, running the ball six times for 67 yards and a touchdown. Grigsby played a key role in all three phases of the game as he also returned one kickoff for a touchdown and finished the game with five tackles on defense. Cayden currently holds an offer from Union College and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play multiple positions at the next level.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6542b9ecb4bbd"} /-->