2025 PRZ KY All-State Team: 5A Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the last few days of the year, the 2025 high school football season has come and gone in the state of Kentucky. With that being said, I will be taking the next couple weeks to release my 2025 All-State teams to highlight the top players from this season in each class. After already covering 6A, I will now turn my attention to 5A, starting with my 2025 5A All-State Offense!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2091044"],"_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-6952f0e380890"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2091044' first='Foxx' last='Coons'] caught my attention with a very impressive junior year. Coons led 5A in passing this season, completing 228/366 passes for 3,331 yards, 41 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games. He has shown tremendous ball placement, showing the ability to put his passes in spots where only his intended receivers have a chance to catch them. Foxx has also shown the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. He also scored two rushing touchdowns this season. Coons has received some college interest and I expect more coaches to have their eyes on him this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401707"],"_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-6952f76c057fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401707' first='Evan' last='Hampton'] lived up to his high expectations as a senior in impressive fashion. He helped guide Owensboro to a 5A State Title, finishing the season as the leading rusher in 5A with 173 carries for 2,035 yards and 31 touchdowns in 15 games. Hampton is an explosive ball carrier who hits the running lane in a hurry then uses his speed to break away from the defense on long runs. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has shown the elusiveness to make them miss along with the strength to break tackles with ease. He also played a key role in the passing game this season, catching 19 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Hampton signed with Vanderbilt where I can see him having a very successful career at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401923"],"_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-6952f76c058af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401923' first='Markezz' last='Hightower'] has been on my radar for a while now and continued to impress as a senior. He finished the season with 202 carries for 1,655 yards and 25 touchdowns in 11 games. Hightower has impressive vision as a ball carrier, showing the ability to find cut back lanes in the open field and hit them quickly them quickly to avoid defenders. He has also shown the burst of speed to run away from the defense once he hits the second level. Hightower also caught 13 passes for 159 yards and threw a touchdown pass this season. Markezz surprisingly hasn't reported any offers but he definitely 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":["871288"],"_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-6952f83304561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a strong freshman year, [player_tooltip player_id='871288' first='Kingston' last='Dillard'] picked up right where he left off this season. He led 5A in receiving this year, catching 58 passes for 1,294 yards and 18 touchdowns in 15 games. Dillard has explosive speed which he uses to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease in the deep passing game. He has also proved to be dangerous after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Kingston currently holds an offer from Kentucky Wesleyan and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1908434"],"_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-6952fd906afac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1908434' first='Aviyan' last='Delaney'] jumped onto my radar with a strong junior year. He led Collins in receiving this season, hauling in 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. Delaney does a great job of using his speed and quick breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He has also shown the ability to use his speed to get up the field quickly after the catch then run away from the defense for a big gain. Delaney is a player who college coaches should have on their radar going into his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1175831"],"_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-6952fd906b02b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1175831' first='Landen' last='Bratcher'] capped off a successful high school career with a very impressive senior year. He finished the year as his team's leading receiver with 73 catches for 1,128 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. Bratcher is a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease to create separation. He has also shown impressive concentration, showing the ability to look in passes over his shoulder and adjust to the ball when necessary to make tough catches. Bratcher also threw a touchdown pass this season. Landen has received some college interest and I wouldn't be surprised to see some offers come his way soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1175817"],"_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-6952fd906b07e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1175817' first='Ryker' last='Campbell'] is another player who finished his high school career on a high note. Campbell led Cooper in receiving this season, catching 44 passes for 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. He was the type of player that they loved to get the ball into his hands quickly in open space as he has shown the speed and elusiveness to turn short passes into big gains at any given movement. Campbell has also shown very reliable hands, showing the ability to make catches away from his body with ease regardless of what type of coverage is around him. He also scored three rushing touchdowns and made a big impact on defense this season, recording 60 tackles and a team-high three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). Ryker hasn't reported any offers but he is a player who deserves an opportunity 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_player":["378828"],"_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-6952fd906b0cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='378828' first='Brady' last='Hull'] continued to prove to be the top offensive lineman in the state in his class this season. He lined up at left tackle where he was very impressive as a run blocker. Hull plays with a high motor, exploding out of his stance and running his feet through contact to drive his man down the field with ease. He has also proven to be an effective pass blocker, showing the ability to maintain a strong base while absorbing contact, not allowing for easy penetration into the pocket. Hull currently holds several Power 4 offers and I expect them to continue to pile up for him this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500073"],"_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-6952fe726361f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='500073' first='Justyn' last='Perez'] is another high-caliber 2027 offensive lineman who continued to stand out this season. He lined up at right guard where he was able to assert his dominance in the run game. Perez creates movement off the line of scrimmage with ease and finishes his blocks through the whistle with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. He has also shown the ability to get to the second level and pick up blocks in the open field with ease. In pass protection, Perez does a great job of fighting with his hands to defeat pass rush moves quickly. Justyn currently holds multiple Power 4 offers and I expect more to come his way heading into his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-6952ffe5aca09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1176921' first='Carson' last='Bugg'] is another member of the Woodford County offensive line who impressed this season. He lined up at left tackle where he proved to be very effective in pass protection. Bugg gets into his pass sets quickly and uses his footwork to mirror opposing pass rushers off the edge with ease. He has also proven to be reliable as a run blocker, showing the ability to drive his man down the field with ease to create a running lane. Bugg signed with Gardner-Webb where I can see him becoming a key piece of their offensive line unit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1172300"],"_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-6952ffe5aca80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up my 2025 5A All-State Offense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1172300' first='Zachary' last='Philpot']. Philpot had a strong senior year at left tackle where he was very impressive as a run blocker. He has been very impressive as a blocker in open space, showing the ability to pull from the tackle spot then pick up blocks with ease as a lead blocker. Philpot also does a great job of creating movement off the line of scrimmage and finishing his blocks through the whistle. Zachary currently holds multiple offers and I can see him finding success at the next level wherever he decides to play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227403' first='Mason' last='Griffin'] (South Laurel, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='378831' first='Kade' last='Goodin'] (Collins, 2027); DaMarcus Ganaway (Owensboro, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='2080314' first='Cooper' last='Swaim'] (West Jessamine, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back:</strong> Timmy Emongo (Scott County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='262300' first='Kasen' last='Brock'] (Pulaski County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='500831' first='Darrian' last='Tomlin'] (Woodford County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1346451' first='Duzye' last='Grundy'] (Atherton, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1908428' first='Wes' last='Dowell'] (South Laurel, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1200649' first='Omari' last='Jointer'] (Woodford County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1908436' first='RaMaun' last='North'] (Warren Central, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1715686' first='Jason' last='Hence'] (Collins, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='2081875' first='Nash' last='Bird'] (West Jessamine, 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401696' first='Colton' last='Lewis'] (Atherton, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='317589' first='Connor' last='Blevins'] (Pulaski County, 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->