2024 Regular Season All-State Teams: 4A Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we begin the month of November, another regular season of high school football in the state of Kentucky has come and gone. With that being said, I wanted to acknowledge some of the top performers in each class before we head into the playoffs this weekend. Over the next week, I will be releasing my 2024 Regular Season All-State teams in each class. After already covering classes 6A and 5A, I have now turned my attention to class 4A. With the offensive side of the ball already being covered, here is my 4A Regular Season All-State Defense! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149630"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e90fb2534d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1149630' first='Javeon' last='Campbell'] has continued to prove that he is one of the top overall players in the state this season. He lines up at defensive end where he is dominant off the edge as a pass rusher. Campbell is explosive out of his stance, and has shown the ability to use his impressive combination of strength and speed to blow by opposing offensive tackles with ease on his way to the quarterback. Javeon finished the regular season with 13 sacks in eight games. Campbell has also been a force against the run, shedding blocks quickly then getting to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle. He finished the regular season with 41 tackles and 16 tackles for loss, and also returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Campbell is committed to Kentucky where I can see him developing into a key piece of their defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513805"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e92fe20174"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1513805' first='Will' last='Richardson'] is a player who has jumped onto my radar this season with a strong senior year. He lines up at defensive end where he is a very reliable pass rusher. Richardson has shown the ability to explode out of his stance and use his speed to blow by opposing offensive tackles before they have a chance to block him. He finished the regular season as the 4A leader in sacks with 14 in 10 games. Will has also shown the ability to stop the run, finishing the regular season with 67 tackles and 19 tackles for loss. He has also played a role on offense, running the ball 14 times for 272 yards and three touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown. Will doesn't currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player who college coaches should have their eyes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Jameaze Hollis ","_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":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Doss","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e9443ceaec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jameaze Hollis is another defensive lineman who has jumped onto my radar this season. Hollis has shown the versatility to line up at both defensive tackle and end. He is very impressive as a pass rusher, showing the speed to blow by opposing offensive linemen and strength to bull rush straight through blocks on his way to the quarterback. Hollis finished the regular season with 9.5 sacks in 10 games. He has also shown the ability to stop the run, finishing the regular season with 48 tackles and 13 tackles for loss. Jameaze doesn't currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player to keep an eye on who has the talent to play somewhere at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513806"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e99b7c9026"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1513806' first='Erik' last='Germann'] has had a very impressive senior year at inside linebacker for Boyd County. He is very reliable against the run, showing the ability to read his keys and come downhill in a hurry to meet the ball carrier before they can get going. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he does a great job of running his feet through contact to secure the tackle. He finished the regular season as the 4A leader in tackles with 132 along with 18 tackles for loss in 10 games. Erik has also shown the ability to rush the passer, coming away with three sacks so far this season. He has also made an impact on offense, carrying the ball 60 times for 282 yards and two touchdowns. Germann currently holds an offer from Marshall and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way as he has the talent to be a productive linebacker at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Adam Frame ","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ashland","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e99b7c90dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adam Frame is another linebacker who is having a strong senior season. Frame lines up at inside linebacker where he is very reliable against the run. He does a great job of fighting through blocks and flowing to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle in the open field. Adam finished the regular season with a team-leading 94 tackles along with 13 tackles for loss in 10 games. He has also shown the ability to make plays against the pass, finishing the regular season with three sacks and an interception. Frame currently holds offers from Capital and Rio Grande, and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way as he has the talent to play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Colton Baker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wayne County","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e9d61b62e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colton Baker is a linebacker who has caught my attention with a strong sophomore season. Baker lines up at inside linebacker where he has shown an impressive ability to put pressure on the quarterback when asked to blitz. He times the snap count perfectly and explodes downhill through his gap before the opposing offensive line has a chance to react. Colton finished the regular season with 10 sacks in 10 games. He also finished the regular season as his team's leading tackler with 82 along with seven tackles for loss. Baker doesn't currently hold any offers but he should be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1375197"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e9d61b633e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1375197' first='JuJu' last='Harmon Jr'] has proven that he is one of the best players in the state in his class this season. Harmon is a versatile defensive back, showing the ability to play both safety and in the slot as a nickel. When covering slot receivers, he is very reliable in man coverage, showing the ability to open up and run with receivers to mirror their routes. At safety, he does a great job of reading the quarterback and flowing through the secondary to put himself in a position to make a play. When the ball is thrown his way, he has shown tremendous ball skills, finishing the regular season tied for the 4A lead in interceptions with six in eight games, returning one of them for a touchdown. He has also shown the ability to come downhill and provide support against the run, finishing the regular season with 31 tackles and seven tackles for loss. JuJu has also made an impact on offense this year, catching five passes for 126 yards and a touchdown while also scoring one rushing touchdown. Harmon currently holds an offer from Kentucky and I definitely expect more to come his way over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971500"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672e9db83c75e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='971500' first='Cameron' last='Davis'] is a player who has been on my radar for a while now and has continued to impress this season. Davis lines up at safety where he is very reliable in coverage. He does a great job of reading the quarterback then breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. Cameron finished the regular season tied for the 4A lead in interceptions with six in 10 games. He has also shown the ability to fill the lane and make tackles against the run, finishing the regular season with 45 tackles and one tackle for loss. Davis has also played a key role on offense this season, running the ball 52 times for 487 yards and nine touchdowns while also leading his team in receiving with 28 catches for 481 yards and seven touchdowns. Cameron currently holds an offer from Rio Grander and I can see more coming his way over the next two years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Tate Watts","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Perry County Central","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673234c92a532"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up my 4A Regular Season All-State Defense, I have Tate Watts. Watts lines up at corner where he is very reliable in coverage. He does a great job of reading route combinations then breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play when it is thrown his way. Tate finished the regular season with four interceptions in 10 games, returning one of them for a touchdown. He also finished the regular season with 54 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss, and made an impact on offense, catching 11 passes for 118 yards. Watts also played a key role on special teams this season, returning one kickoff for a touchdown. Tate doesn't currently hold any offers but he should be a player to continue to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Line: </strong>Nasir McFadden (Doss, 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebacker: </strong>Brody Castle (Boyd County, 2026); Seth Davis (Johnson Central, 2025); [player_tooltip player_id='1288478' first='Maddox' last='Hawkins'] (Taylor County, 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Back: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1513809' first='Bryce' last='Moran'] (Mason County, 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->