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2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB

2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB
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Ryan Lippert
Ryan Lippert November 28, 2025 @ 01:16 PM
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Jackson Burke
Jackson Burke 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB | 2028
KY
Charlie Ellison
Charlie Ellison 6'2" | 160 lbs | QB/ATH | 2028
KY
William Shoptaw
William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB | 2028
KY
Chase Bell
Chase Bell 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB | 2028
TN
Knox Barrett
Knox Barrett 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB/ATH | 2028
KY
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To kick things off, here are our top quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217665"],"_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-6929e8bde60b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While he is still serving primarily as his team's backup, [player_tooltip player_id='1217665' first='Chase' last='Bell'] has still proved to be the most talented quarterback in the state in his class when on the field. This season, he has completed 46/56 passes for 532 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception. Bell had a very strong arm which he uses to stretch the field with ease in the deep passing game. He has also shown the ability to escape the pocket when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Bell has also carried the ball 14 times for 44 yards and a touchdown this season. Chase currently holds offers from Maryland, Georgia State, Bethune-Cookman, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his way 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":["1701057"],"_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-6929e95cec1de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1701057' first='Jackson' last='Burke'] has quickly climbed up our rankings with a very impressive sophomore season. In 13 games, Burke has completed 182/222 passes for 2,930 yards, 45 touchdowns, and only one interception. He is a very accurate quarterback, showing the ability to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Burke also does a great job of going through his progressions to find the open receiver. He has also scored one rushing touchdown this year. Jackson currently holds an offer from UT-Martin and I expect more to pile up for him as he is a Division I caliber quarterback prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701052"],"_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-6929f0b54a889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1701052' first='Charlie' last='Ellison'] is another 2028 quarterback who has seen a significant jump in our rankings. In 13 games this season, Ellison completed 53/89 yards for 1,412 yards, 20 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He puts a nice amount of touch on his passes, leading his receiver to a spot where only they can make a play on the ball. Ellison has also shown the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. He also proved to be reliable as a ball carrier, running the ball 42 times for 109 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Charlie currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way over his final two season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056924"],"_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-6929f19549376"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1056924' first='Knox' last='Barrett'] has been high on our radar since his freshman year and he has continued to stand out this season. As a sophomore, Barrett has completed 204/282 passes for 2,926 yards, 36 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Knox has a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. He has also shown impressive accuracy, putting the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver can catch it. Barrett doesn't currently hold any offers but he is a quarterback who I expect college coaches to have on their radar moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604542"],"_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-6929f436b34dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1604542' first='William' last='Shoptaw']. Shoptaw had an impressive sophomore year, completing 210/346 passes for 2,798 yards, 23 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 12 games. He has a cannon for an arm which he uses to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride in the deep passing game. Shoptaw has also shown impressive ball placement, putting his passes where only his intended receivers have a chance to catch them. William is another quarterback who I expect college coaches to be paying close attention to going into his junior year and moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Rank
Player
Height
High School
Commitment
Weight
Brady Skidmore
Brady Skidmore
6'0"
Powell County
150
Caden Scott
Caden Scott
5'10"
Trigg County
170
Cayden Shelton
Cayden Shelton
5'10"
Central Hardin
170
Leon Melvin III
Leon Melvin III
5'6"
Louisville Male
140
Mitchell Frazier
Mitchell Frazier
5'8"
Lawrence County
140
Rank
Player
Brady Skidmore
Brady Skidmore
6'0"
Powell County
150
Caden Scott
Caden Scott
5'10"
Trigg County
170
Cayden Shelton
Cayden Shelton
5'10"
Central Hardin
170
Leon Melvin III
Leon Melvin III
5'6"
Louisville Male
140
Mitchell Frazier
Mitchell Frazier
5'8"
Lawrence County
140

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As we head into the month of December, we have entered the next round of ranking updates in the state of Kentucky. The first class to be updated in this round is the class of 2028. With that being said, I will be taking the next week or so to break down these rankings by positions. To kick things off, here are our top quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky.

Chase Bell

Chase Bell

TN
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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State: Tennessee
School: Blackman

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While he is still serving primarily as his team's backup, 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB has still proved to be the most talented quarterback in the state in his class when on the field. This season, he has completed 46/56 passes…

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Jackson Burke

Jackson Burke

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Jackson Burke

State: Kentucky
School: Christian Academy of Louisville

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2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB has quickly climbed up our rankings with a very impressive sophomore season. In 13 games, Burke has completed 182/222 passes for 2,930 yards, 45 touchdowns, and only one interception. He is a very accurate quarterback, showing…

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Charlie Ellison

Charlie Ellison

KY
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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State: Kentucky
School: Scott County

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2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB is another 2028 quarterback who has seen a significant jump in our rankings. In 13 games this season, Ellison completed 53/89 yards for 1,412 yards, 20 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He puts a nice amount of…

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Knox Barrett

Knox Barrett

KY
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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State: Kentucky
School: Franklin County

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2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB has been high on our radar since his freshman year and he has continued to stand out this season. As a sophomore, Barrett has completed 204/282 passes for 2,926 yards, 36 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Knox…

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William Shoptaw

William Shoptaw

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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William Shoptaw

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State: Kentucky
School: St. Xavier

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To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB 2028 Rankings Update 2.0: QB . Shoptaw had an impressive sophomore year, completing 210/346 passes for 2,798 yards, 23 touchdowns, and seven interceptions…

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