Stockrising 2026s in Kentucky to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Friday Night Lights is right around the corner in the Bluegrass State, it's time to take a look at some incoming seniors that I believe will make an impact this upcoming season. Without any further ado, here's my list of some stockrising 2026s in Kentucky to watch for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176921"],"_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-686edebf9dac0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1176921' first='Carson' last='Bugg'], an offensive lineman at Woodford County High School. What impresses me the most about Bugg's playstyle at the line of scrimmage is his ability to attack the defense quickly off the snap, cause chaos and open up the field for the run. Bugg also does a phenomenal job at adapting to the play, proving he can quickly block the defense from along the edge to help his teammates push into enemy territory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/15072633/673b64d6852a105679da15d3">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697796"],"_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-6876abb5b3459"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='1697796' first='Javin' last='Dukes'], a defensive lineman at Paducah Tilghman High School. Dukes catches my attention with his ability to read the offense like a book and quickly make stops on the running back. Dukes also proved his ability to apply pressure on the quarterback, using his electric speed and strength to overpower the offensive line and blast the gunslinger to the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2RKyEm">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696429"],"_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-6876ad50efd24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the third place spot is [player_tooltip player_id='1696429' first='Jacob' last='Litteral'], an offensive lineman/defensive lineman at Raceland Worthington High School. Litteral makes a huge difference at the line of scrimmage with his size and commanding strength, showcasing his ability to shut down the blitz on the offensive end as well as his ability to make crucial defensive stops. I also like how Litteral can quickly shut down the run game in the pocket, using his size to blast the opposition to the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2RJkG6">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176933"],"_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-6876ad50efdae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another skilled prospect to keep an eye on is [player_tooltip player_id='1176933' first='Damani' last='Goodloe'], an athlete at Logan County High School. Goodloe catches my attention with his ability to stay on his feet after the catch, showcasing his ability to juke out the defense and quickly push into enemy territory. Goodloe also impresses me defensively with his ability to read the quarterback and elevate off the ground to haul in the interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2QCRXi">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1264302"],"_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-6876b5c32913a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1264302' first='Kayson' last='Holland'], a defensive back at Marshall County High School. What impresses me about Holland's playstyle is his ability to pick up speed and jump in front of the quick pass to haul in the interception. I also like how Holland can get in prime position to lock down receivers in the backfield and swat the deep pass to the ground, proving his ability to stop the long pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2NNfKH">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591981"],"_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-6876abb5b34fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Also worth mentioning is [player_tooltip player_id='1591981' first='Jalen' last='Carr'], a defensive back/athlete at Owensboro High School. Carr makes a considerable difference defensively with his ability to lock down receivers in the backfield, utilizing his wingspan to stun the offense and shut down the deep pass. I also like how Carr can read the pass and make big tackles to knock the ball loose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16803066/6738cd3a9240fde6be8f1557">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->