2023 All-State Team: 1A Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the last few weeks of the year, another season of high school football in the state of Kentucky has come and gone. Over the past few weeks, I have been looking back at some of the top players from this past season by releasing my 2023 All-State teams in each class. With classes 2A-6A out of the way, I will finish off my All-State teams with class 1A, starting with the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["373049"],"_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='373049' first='Luke' last='Pennington'] came into this season with high expectations and exceeded them in impressive fashion. He finished his junior year completing 171/252 passes for 2,555 yards, 50 touchdowns, and zero interceptions in 13 games. Pennington has a strong arm which he is able to use to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. He has also shown impressive ball placement, putting the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Luke also finished the season with one rushing touchdown. While he doesn't currently hold any offers, I expect some to come his way going into his senior year as he has received some college interest and definitely has the talent to play quarterback at the next level.","_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1584343' first='Tyson' last='Martin']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Caverna","_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1584343' first='Tyson' last='Martin'] is a player that jumped onto my radar this season. The sophomore running back had a very impressive 2023 season, carrying the ball 130 times for 1,319 yards and 18 touchdowns in 10 games. Martin is a physical ball carrier that has shown the strength/contact balance to run straight through defenders without breaking stride. He has also shown the speed to run away from the defense once he hits the open field. Martin also caught eight passes for 124 yards, threw one passing touchdown, and returned three kickoffs first touchdowns this season. He also played a key role on defense at linebacker, finishing the season with 87 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns. Martin doesn't currently hold any offers but is definitely a player for college coaches to keep an eye on over the next couple seasons.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["586098"],"_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":"After catching my attention on defense last season, [player_tooltip player_id='586098' first='Brenden' last='Anthony'] played an even bigger role on offense in 2023. He played a big role in Pikeville's 1A State Championship run, carrying the ball 137 times for 1,418 yards and 19 touchdowns in 12 games. Anthony is a hard runner that does a great job of lowering his shoulder and breaking tackles without losing stride. He also has shown the ability to hit a second gear to break off on long runs once he hits the open field. Anthony also caught one touchdown pass and threw a touchdown this season. He also continued to impress on defense at linebacker, finishing the season with 115 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, one sack, and an interception which he returned for a touchdown. Anthony finished the season on a high note as he was named the MVP of the 1A State Championship Game. Brenden doesn't currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way going into his senior season as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play on either side of the ball at the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["373048"],"_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='373048' first='Brock' last='Coffman'] is a player that has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to impress this season. He was one of the most impressive receivers in the state this season, catching 67 passes for 1,193 yards and 24 touchdowns in 13 games. Coffman is a very dangerous deep threat as he is able to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs. He is also a very skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. Coffman is also electric after the catch, as he has shown the ability to use his speed and elusiveness to turn short passes into big gains. Brock also returned one punt for a touchdown, and played a key role on defense as a defensive back this season, coming away with nine interceptions and returning one for a touchdown while also returning one fumble recovery for a touchdown. 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He had a tremendous senior year, catching 56 passes for 1,099 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 games. Gambrel showed that he is a dangerous deep threat on the outside where he is able to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs to create separation. He is also impressive after the catch, showing the elusiveness to make defenders miss in the open field. Gambrel also played a role on defense as a defensive back, finishing the season with two interceptions. Dalton 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_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1121506' first='Kamron' last='Wilson']","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"Middlesboro ","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_5_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_5_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Another 1A wide receiver that stood out to me this season was [player_tooltip player_id='1121506' first='Kamron' last='Wilson'] from Middlesboro. Wilson had a very impressive senior year, catching 71 passes for 1,269 yards and 19 touchdowns in 12 games. He is a dangerous deep threat on the outside where he is able to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs and does a great job of looking passes in over his shoulder without breaking stride. Wilson is also electric after the catch, using his speed an elusiveness to turn short passes into big gains. Kamron also ran the ball 18 times for 62 yards this season. He also played a key role on defense, finishing the season with three interceptions. Wilson currently holds an offer from Kentucky State and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["497066"],"_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":"I decided to add [player_tooltip player_id='497066' first='Elijah' last='Webb'] to this list as an “ATH” selection as he was one of the most electric players in the state this season. Webb finished his junior year as his team's leading receiver, catching 24 passes for 605 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games. Elijah has very explosive speed which he is able to use to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game and also turn short passes into big gains once he hits the open field. He also posed as a threat in the run game, finishing the season with 24 carries for 429 yards and seven touchdowns. Webb also returned two kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns, and came away with five interceptions on defense this season. Elijah doesn't currently hold any offers but I expect some to come his way going into his senior year as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["493890"],"_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='493890' first='Mason' last='Neff'] is an offensive lineman that has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to impress this season. Neff lined up at guard where he was very impressive as a run blocker. He showed the ability to pull and pick up blocks in the open field, taking any defender in his path out of the picture. Neff also showed the ability to run his feet through contact to drive his man down the field. Mason currently holds multiple college offers and I expect him to become a key piece of the offensive line unit wherever he decides to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["735994"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='735994' first='Xavier' last='Crawley'] is another offensive lineman that has been on my radar for a while now that continued to stand out this season. Crawley had a strong year at left tackle this season. He proved to be very reliable in pass protection, showing the ability to get back into his pass sets and mirror opposing pass rushers off the edge. Crawley does a great job of continuing to work and drive his man away from the quarterback. He was also very impressive as a run blocker, showing the ability to drive his man down the field and finish his blocks through the whistle. Crawley doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player to keep an eye on going into his senior year as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play at the next level.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["735998"],"_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":"Another 1A offensive lineman that stood out to me this season was [player_tooltip player_id='735998' first='Evan' last='Burroughs'] from Raceland. Burroughs lined up at guard where he was very impressive as a run blocker. He showed the ability to drive his feet through contact to create movement off the line of scrimmage. Burroughs also showed the ability to pull and pick up blocks in the open field. Evan doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a player to keep an eye on going into his senior seaosn.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["381926"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"To wrap up my 1A All-State Offense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='381926' first='Jackson' last='Wilkerson'] from Pikeville. Wilkerson played a key role in Pikeville's 1A State Championship run. He lined up at left tackle where he was very impressive as a run blocker. Wilkerson showed the ability to explode out of his stance and drive his man off the line of scrimmage to create a running lane for the ball carrier. He also did a great job of getting to the second level and picking up blocks in open space. Wilkerson also proved to be reliable as a pass blocker, showing the ability to mirror opposing pass rushers off the edge and keep them away from his quarterback.  Jackson 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_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":11,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65778f5c2c769"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381940' first='Logan' last='Lundy'] (Raceland, 2024); [player_tooltip player_id='178084' first='Blaze' last='Berry'] (Eminence, 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='971505' first='Dameyn' last='Anness'] (Ludlow, 2026); Jamari Pennebaker (Louisville Holy Cross, 2026); Demetrick Welch (Newport Central Catholic, 2024); [player_tooltip player_id='331748' first='Darius' last='Akal'] (Harlan, 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>Cam Edwards (Kentucky Country Day, 2024); Austin Bright (Eminence, 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='653383' first='Trey' last='King'] (Middlesboro, 2024); Corbin Herald (Ludlow, 2024); [player_tooltip player_id='1176968' first='Will' last='Sandfoss'] (Newport Central Catholic, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->