Final KY 2026 Rankings: ATH

As we get deeper into the month of December, we have been completing our final round of rankings updates for the year. To wrap up these updates, we have released our final Top 300 rankings in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky. With these final rankings being posted, I have been taking the past week to break them down by position. After already covering the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I will wrap things up with our top ATH in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky who made an impact at multiple positions.    [player_tooltip player_id='401710' first='Jacob' last='Savage'] continued to establish himself as one of the best players in the state this season. Savage continued to be the leader of the Ryle defense at inside linebacker, proving to be very reliable against the run. He does a great job of reading his keys quickly then using his speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he explodes through contact and finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality. Savage finished his senior year with a team-leading 112 tackles and 15 tackles for loss in 13 games. He also recorded half a sack and two interceptions this season. Savage also had an outstanding year on offense at running back, leading his team in rushing with 163 carries for 1,222 yards and 24 touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for 204 yards and five touchdowns. Jacob signed with Indiana where I can see him being a very productive player at the next level.     [player_tooltip player_id='212336' first='Marlon' last='Harbin'] is another 2026 ATH who continued to solidify himself as one of the best players in the state. On offense, Harbin is a true big play threat at receiver, using his speed to create separation and to pick up yards after the catch. As a senior, he led his team in receiving with 57 catches for 688 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games. He also ran the ball 54 times for 355 yards and 11 touchdowns, and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns this season. Harbin also played a key role on defense as a defensive back, recording 47 tackles, four tackles for loss, and a team-high three interceptions while also recovering two fumbles and returning one of them for a touchdown. Marlon signed with Louisville where I can see him becoming a key contributor at the next level.     [player_tooltip player_id='283968' first='Isaiah' last='Jackson'] is a player who climbed up our rankings this season with a strong senior year. Jackson was very impressive out of the backfield, leading Rockcastle County in rushing with 114 carries for 1,171 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games. He has explosive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency then run 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 with ease. Jackson also returned one kickoff for a touchdown this season and caught 14 passes for 302 yards and six touchdowns. He also made an impact on defense as a senior, recording 44 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks, and two interceptions. Jackson is committed to Louisville where I can see him developing into a key piece of their offense.     [player_tooltip player_id='971497' first='Isaiah' last='Martin'] has been high on our radar for a while now and continued to impress as a senior. Martin led Murray in receiving this season, catching 63 passes for 1,270 yards and 19 touchdowns in 15 games. He does a great job of using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs with ease. Martin is also dangerous after the catch, using his speed, strength, and elusiveness as a ball carrier to turn short passes into big gains. He also scored two rushing touchdowns, and returned one punt and a kickoff for touchdowns this season. On defense, Martin made a big impact at safety this season, recording 107 tackles and two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). Martin currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, Murray State, UT-Martin, Pikeville, and Bethel (TN), and I can see him being a true impact player wherever he decides to play at the next level.     To wrap up our top five ATH in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='283957' first='Cam' last='Estep']. Estep is a very reliable receiver on offense, using quick breaks in his routes to create separation while also showing the strong hands to make catches in traffic. He finished his senior year with 33 receptions for 642 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games. Estep also proved to be an electric ball carrier out of the backfield, using his speed to break away on long runs at any given moment. He carried the ball 42 times for 360 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Cam also returned one punt and a kickoff for touchdowns as a senior, and played a key role on defense, finishing the year with 40 tackles and a team-high four interceptions, returning one of them for a touchdown. Estep currently holds offers from Marshall and Eastern Kentucky, and I can see him finding success wherever he ends up playing at the next level.