2025 Kentucky Future Stars – Projected 8th Grade Defensive Line

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*This is strictly a Prep Redzone Next projection. The coaches of the Kentucky Future Stars determine positions.*</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year's Kentucky Future Stars saw over 400 athletes show up in four different areas around the state, in an effort to be selected for the #Brotherhood of the program. Each year, on the posted roster, the Kentucky Future Stars combine the linemen together and do not specify Offensive Line or Defensive Line. On this year's 8th Grade roster, there are a whopping 27 linemen listed. After going through all 27, in Part 2 below, take a look at the 14 prospects that&nbsp;<strong>Prep Redzone Next</strong>&nbsp;projects as the Defensive Linemen.&nbsp;However, again, the Kentucky Future Stars coaching staff will decide who plays where.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ICYMI: <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/2025-kentucky-future-stars-projected-8th-grade-offensive-line/">2025 Kentucky Future Stars - Projected 8th Grade Offensive Line</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651428"],"_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-682cd1a9528a1"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will be headed to Great Crossing High School</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Region 3 team took its lumps during the KYMSFA Battle of the Regions in March 2025, but one of the bright spots on the team was [player_tooltip player_id='1651428' first='Brenton' last='Arms']. He's a big kid who can play either Defensive End or Defensive Tackle at this point. He'll be a nice chess piece along the D front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334044"],"_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-682cd1a95290a"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will be attending DuPont Manual High School</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell is a prospect I haven't seen play live since he was selected for the 6th Grade KY Future Stars in 2023, but I am very excited to catch him again. Fresh off being named Best Athlete by his school, the multi-sport athlete passes the eye test and physically looks the part based off some recent training clips. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670661"],"_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-682cd1a952950"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Honorable Mention D2 Player of the Year nomination in 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A stout, strong interior Defensive Tackle that has the muscle to hold his ground up front, but also the quickness to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. This past season Collins was one of the leaders up front on both sides of the ball, helping Knox County to the second round of the KYMSFA D2 playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670663"],"_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-682cd1a952990"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will be attending Saint Xavier (Louisville) for high school</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like his regular season teammate, Kentucky Future Stars teammate and future high school teammate, [player_tooltip player_id='1668011' first='Austin' last='Jacobson'], Edge rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1670663' first='Jaxon' last='French'] is actually an Indiana native. I'm excited to see French again this June, as he's coming off winning his team's Defensive MVP award and shooting up a reported two inches and 25-pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ICYMI: <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/2025-kentucky-future-stars-projected-8th-grade-offensive-line/">2025 Kentucky Future Stars - Projected 8th Grade Offensive Line</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648830"],"_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-682cd1a9529cf"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Selected for Region 2 KYMSFA Battle of the Regions in 2025</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1648830' first='Herlan' last='Leyva Ramirez'] will serve as one of the interior Defensive Tackles, who should supply size and strength for the 8th Grade Kentucky Future Stars. The JCTMS big man was a standout during the KYMSFA Battle of the Regions in March and had more than a couple nice stops during the weekend-long tournament. He'll be a good run-stuffer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306575"],"_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-682cd1a952a0c"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a three-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was an Honorable Mention Player of the Year nomination in 2023 and 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1306575' first='Caleb' last='Miller'] and twin brother [player_tooltip player_id='868415' first='Joshua' last='Miller'] (listed below) will be wrapping up two very storied middle school careers come June. Caleb may be a few inches shorter than his brother, but his disruption along the defensive front is off the charts. A stand out on last year's KY Future Stars, I expect him to handle his business again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648569"],"_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-682cd1a952a47"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was selected for the KYMSFA All-Star Classic in November 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This projected defensive front for Kentucky has an ideal balance of size, power and speed. Edge rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1648569' first='Ethan' last='Miller'] is one of the prospects selected because of how quickly he can get into the backfield. During the KYMSFA All-Star Classic Combine in November, Miller recorded the fastest 40 time of any lineman there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["868415"],"_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-682cd1a952a9d"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a three-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was named the Kentucky Future Stars Defensive MVP in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my humble opinion, I think [player_tooltip player_id='868415' first='Joshua' last='Miller'] has the ability and potential, to continue to be one of the best 2029 prospects in Kentucky. Following an MVP performance in 2023, he was again named a Top Performer in last year's tilt against Tennessee. Most recently, he was a big reason for Region 4's convincing victory in the KYMFA BOTR. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ICYMI: <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/2025-kentucky-future-stars-projected-8th-grade-offensive-line/">2025 Kentucky Future Stars - Projected 8th Grade Offensive Line</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670672"],"_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-682cd1a952ae1"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a three-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Multi-sport athlete</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This June will mark the third tour of duty with the Kentucky Future Stars for [player_tooltip player_id='1670672' first='Camron' last='Moran']. Each year W.E.B. DuBois has some big linemen that can play some ball, and Moran checks that box. He's an interior guy that's capable of playing Nose or a 3-Tech with his strength. He was also named the JCPS Indoor Boys Shot Put Champion this past winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670674"],"_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-682cd1a952b1d"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offers versatility to both sides of the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Complete with a bear and an advanced physique to go along with it, [player_tooltip player_id='1670674' first='John' last='David Oliver'] is a prospect that should offer versatility for the 8th Grade Kentucky Future Stars. I haven't seen him play live, or on film for that matter, since last June; However, he's now listed at 6-foot-3 and 250-pounds--which is two inches and 225 pounds heavier than a year ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670675"],"_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-682cd1a952b58"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was named the KYMSFA Region 1 Player of the Year in 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more intriguing prospects that made the 8th Grade Kentucky Future Stars team as a D-Linemen this year is Bowling Green's [player_tooltip player_id='1670675' first='Izek' last='Reed']. Reed was the Player of the Year in 2023, but after a reclass year and some physical changes, he find himself somewhere between athletic D-Linemen and Linebacker. He's <em>exactly</em> the type of kid who can break out, on this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665490"],"_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-682cd1a952b93"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Started at RB for Region 1 in the KYMSFA Battle of the Regions</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to [player_tooltip player_id='1665490' first='Nathaniel' last='Rogers'], I think anyone's guess is as good as mine. It's clear the kid has ability; He wouldn't be a two-time KY Future Stars-selection, Battle of the Regions starter, and 2024 KYMSFA All-Star Classic-selection--if he didn't. The kid is an athletic specimen, but I don't think we know what position he truly is yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650974"],"_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-682cd1a952beb"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was selected for the KYMSFA All-Star Classic in November 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to go by testing numbers alone, [player_tooltip player_id='1650974' first='Hagen' last='Samuel'] might be the most athletic kid selected for the team. The post-season of the Ashland prospect reads like a college submission form: Selected for the KYMSFA All-Star Classic, showed off his power by earning All-Star Classic Combine-bests in the Power Bell and Broad Jump. Then finished second in the state wrestling tournament at 185-pounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670683"],"_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-682cd1a952c50"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Honorable Mention D2 Player of the Year nomination in 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just like several other of the 27 linemen selected for this team, [player_tooltip player_id='1670683' first='Carrson' last='Wright'] is a versatile kid that can impact both sides of the ball. With his build, which looks thicker than the 5-foot-10 and 200-pounds he's listed at, he can can play multiple positions up front. From Center on the O-Line, to both Defensive Tackle and run-stopping Defensive End, he has some ability right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->