Five 2028 Linemen in Kentucky to Know About Early

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After an action-packed year of high school football action in the Bluegrass State, it's time to highlight some explosive rising stars at the middle school level that should make a considerable impact in their freshman season and beyond. Without any further ado, here's today's look at five 2028 linemen in Kentucky to know about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317589"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1139779,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Making a huge impact at the line of scrimmage is [player_tooltip player_id='317589' first='Connor' last='Blevins'], an offensive lineman at Northern Pulaski Middle School. Blevins impresses me with his excellent size and speed off the snap, showcasing his ability to adapt and match his opponent's strength at the line of scrimmage. I also like how Blevins can absorb pressure and contain the blitz, utilizing his physical edge to shut down the defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d78f6200040"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952928"],"_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":"I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='952928' first='Kolin' last='Baker'], a defensive lineman at W.E.B. Dubois Academy. Baker stands out with his ability to lock in at the line, read the offense like a book and quickly breach the pocket to make stops. I also like how Baker utilizes his wingspan to stun his opponent, apply pressure on the quarterback and make crucial stops when his team needs it most.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d78f62000a2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953009"],"_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":"Another high-level prospect to know about is [player_tooltip player_id='953009' first='Dylan' last='Branson'], a defensive lineman at Woodford County Middle School. Branson makes a difference with his electric speed and explosiveness in the pocket, proving he can read the handoff and cause major disruption to the running game. I also like how Branson can use bursts of speed to slip past openings and sack the gunslinger.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d78f62000f0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["857248"],"_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":"Also making a difference at the line is [player_tooltip player_id='857248' first='Matthew' last='Montgomery'], an offensive lineman at Lexington Christian Academy. Montgomery stands out due to his size and physicality at the line of scrimmage, using his strong footwork and arm strength to stun the defense and keep his quarterback out of trouble. I also like how Montgomery can block the blitz and open up the pocket for the rush.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d78f620013c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["857893"],"_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":"Another playmaker to keep an eye on next season is [player_tooltip player_id='857893' first='Isaac' last='Begley'], a defensive lineman at Hazard Middle School. What makes Begley such a gamechanger is his ability to consistently read the offense, quickly spot the handoff and breach the pocket with ease. I also like Begley's ability to exert his strength to collapse the pocket and create heavy pressure on the quarterback.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d78f6200187"} /-->