Under the Radar No More: Kentucky’s 2027 Skill Players to Watch

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715690"],"_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-6877cad3a9f11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715690' first='Owen' last='Pitzer'] – 2027 TE | Covington Catholic (KY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1715690' first='Owen' last='Pitzer'] is an emerging 2027 tight end prospect out of Covington Catholic High School in Northern Kentucky. Standing out early in his high school career, Pitzer brings a versatile skill set to the table as a pass-catcher and blocker. He possesses solid frame development for his age, with room to add strength and mass, making him a true projection player at the next level. His ability to find soft spots in coverage, combined with reliable hands, allows him to be a consistent target over the middle and in the red zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19449438/675a3e1f9750d4a498d9eff6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6877cad3aa0d9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715694"],"_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-6877cad3aa130"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715694' first='Kaden' last='John'] – 2027 WR | Frederick Douglass (KY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1715694' first='Kaden' last='John'] is a rising 2027 wide receiver from Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY, and he's quickly establishing himself as one of the top young pass-catchers in the Bluegrass State. Johns brings an exciting blend of speed, body control, and route-running savvy to the receiver position. Whether he's stretching the field on deep routes or working underneath with quick slants and outs, Johns showcases advanced footwork and an instinctive feel for separation — rare for a player his age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19658610/672a526a86296d8276745dbc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6877cad3aa159"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715686"],"_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-6877cad3aa1a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1715686' first='Jason' last='Hence'] – 2027 WR | Collins High School (KY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1715686' first='Jason' last='Hence'] is an athletic and explosive 2027 wide receiver from Collins High School in Shelbyville, KY. Known for his sudden burst off the line and ability to stack defensive backs vertically, Hence brings dynamic playmaking ability to the Collins offense. His straight-line speed and fluid acceleration make him a threat to score any time he touches the ball, whether it's on deep routes, quick screens, or special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20354705/67300366f464532f032bf5ff' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6877cad3aa1cb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715671"],"_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-6877cad3aa214"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715671' first='Bo' last='Sowder'] – 2027 WR/ATH | Beechwood High School (KY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What stands out most about Bo is his natural feel for the game—he's slippery in space, tough after the catch, and confident in high-pressure moments. He's already a difference-maker for one of Kentucky's top programs and will only become more dangerous as his frame fills out and his game continues to develop. [player_tooltip player_id='1715671' first='Bo' last='Sowder'] is a name you'll be hearing a lot in the 2027 recruiting cycle and is one of the top ATH prospects in Kentucky's underclassmen ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->