2025 Rankings Update 2.0: ATH

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that another season of high school football is behind us in the state of Kentucky, it is time for some rankings updates. The updated top 175 for the class of 2025 in the state of Kentucky has been officially published. With that being said, I wanted to take the next week or so to break down these rankings by position. After already covering the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I will wrap up my positional rankings breakdowns with our top “ATH” in the class that make big impacts at multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["373790"],"_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='373790' first='Montavin' last='Quisenberry'] continued to establish himself as one of the best overall players in the state this past season. He did a little bit of everything for the Rebels as a junior. Quisenberry did a lot of his damage at receiver where he was able to use his explosive speed to blow by defensive backs to create separation in the deep passing game. He is also dangerous after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Montavin finished his junior year as his team's leading receiver, catching 43 passes for 864 yards and 12 touchdowns in 15 games. He was also electric out of the backfield, running the ball 82 times for 800 yards and 18 touchdowns. Montavin also threw one touchdown pass, and returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns this past season. He also played a key role on defense, finishing the season with 51 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two interceptions. Montavin currently holds offers from Kentucky, Michigan, Ole Miss, and Louisville, and I expect more to come his way as he is a very special talent.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["334645"],"_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='334645' first='Martels' last='Carter Jr'] quickly cemented himself as one of the top players in the state after transferring to Paducah Tilghman this season. On defense, Carter lined up at safety where he was very impressive in pass coverage. He showed the ability to read the quarterback and route combinations, and then break on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. Carter finished this past season with three interceptions in 13 games. He also finished the year with 44 tackles and one tackle for loss. Martels is also a very explosive playmaker on offense at receiver, showing the ability to create separation in the deep passing game and make plays after the catch on short passes/screens. He finished the season as his team's leading receiver, catching 43 passes for 1,066 yards and 10 touchdowns. Martels also ran the ball 17 times for 214 yards and three touchdowns while also returning five punts and one kickoff for touchdowns. Carter currently holds offers from Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come as he is a true Power 4 caliber prospect.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["735557"],"_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='735557' first='Antonio' last='Harris'] is a player that has been high on our radar for a while now and continued to stand out this past season. On offense, Harris stood out at receiver, finishing his junior year with 25 catches for 620 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. Harris has the speed to blow by defensive backs in the deep passing games but has also shown smooth breaks in his routes which he uses to create separation. On the defensive side of the ball, Harris lines up at corner where he is very impressive in man coverage. He does a great job of opening up and running with receivers to mirror their routes and breaks on the ball with perfect timing when the ball is thrown his way. Harris finished this past season with two interceptions. Antonio currently holds multiple Division I/Power 4 offers and I expect more to come his way as he is a high caliber prospect.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["919065"],"_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='919065' first='Jeremiah' last='Jones'] is a player that has continued to climb up our rankings following another successful season. On defense, he lines up as a strong safety/outside linebacker where he is very impressive against the run. He does a great job of reading the play and coming downhill in a hurry to make tackles. Jones finished this past season with 66 tackles, four tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in 11 games. He also showed reliability against the pass, finishing the season with five sacks and two interceptions. On offense, Jones is a very dangerous deep threat at receiver, finishing this past season with 22 receptions for 326 yards and two touchdowns. He also spent some time at quarterback, throwing for 643 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions while also running the ball 63 times for 204 yards and three touchdowns. Jones currently holds offers from Nebraska, Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, and Murray State, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play for a Power 4 program.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["735551"],"_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 ATH in the class of 2025 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='735551' first='Connor' last='Hodge']. Hodge was among the most productive receivers in the state this past season, finishing the year with 114 catches for 1,494 yards and 23 touchdowns in 15 games. He is a very impressive route runner, showing the ability to create separation with smooth breaks in his routes. Hodge also has the speed to blow by defensive backs in the deep passing game and take the top off the secondary. Connor also played a huge role on defense as a defensive back, finishing this past season with 56 tackles, four tackles for loss, and 11 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). Hodge currently holds multiple Division I offers and I expect more to come his way as I believe he has the talent to possibly bring in some Power 4 offers eventually.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b998108619b"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 175):</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='502745' first='Demauriah' last='Brown'] (Boyle County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='373792' first='Ethan' last='Moore'] (Madison Southern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='919067' first='Camron' last='McDaniels'] (Jeffersontown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='876429' first='Antajuan' last='Dumphord'] (Wayne County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='373041' first='Cameron' last='Jessee'] (DuPont Manual)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='735549' first='Trey' last='Cotton'] (Christian Academy of Louisville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='497066' first='Elijah' last='Webb'] (Paris)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='331748' first='Darius' last='Akal'] (Harlan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='586098' first='Brenden' last='Anthony'] (Pikeville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='331745' first='Kory' last='Combs'] (Breathitt County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='331764' first='Jarren' last='Johnson'] (Union County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='735550' first='Aiden' last='Blakey'] (DuPont Manual)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='735559' first='Isaiah' last='Sebastian'] (Lloyd Memorial)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='735546' first='Dane' last='Parsley'] (Warren East)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='943538' first='Jax' last='Niece'] (Estill County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='373810' first='Andrew' last='Nason'] (Boyle County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='373053' first='Lane' last='Grant'] (Adair County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='735561' first='Quinten' last='Wooten'] (Collins)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='1149626' first='Cole' last='Hicks'] (Boyd County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='520351' first='Hunter' last='Holloway'] (Logan County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26. [player_tooltip player_id='735616' first='Matthew' last='Kern'] (Lexington Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27. [player_tooltip player_id='1149606' first='Aidan' last='Smith'] (Adair County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28. [player_tooltip player_id='959000' first='Braidin' last='Baughman'] (Danville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>29. [player_tooltip player_id='773226' first='Jaquon' last='Coulter'] (Taylor County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>30. [player_tooltip player_id='735558' first='Justin' last='Brents'] (Louisville Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>31. [player_tooltip player_id='373808' first='Kaleb' last='Cole'] (Newport Central Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>32. [player_tooltip player_id='735554' first='Yurii' last='Collins'] (Lloyd Memorial)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->