Final KY 2026 Rankings: TE

<!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2407","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2494","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6941d1bab4853"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 will be taking the next week to break them down by position. After already covering the quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers, here are our top tight ends in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971545"],"_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-6941d79dbe1f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='971545' first='Eli' last='Pietrowski'] continued to separate himself as the top tight end in the state in his class this season. He proved to be a very reliable blocker in the run game as a senior. Pietrowski did a great job of exploding out of his stance and running his feet through contact to drive his man out of the picture with ease. He has also shown the ability to use his speed and reliable hands to pose as a threat in the passing game. Eli currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect him to play a key role wherever he ends up playing at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655651"],"_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-6941d79dbe2f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1655651' first='Laterrian' last='Spencer'] caught our attention last season and continued to stand out as a senior. He played a key role in the Manual passing game, catching 13 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games. Spencer is able to use his speed to his advantage to pose as a threat in the vertical passing game and to pick up yards after the catch. He has also proven to be an effective blocker in the run game, showing the ability to create movement off the line of scrimmage with ease. Spencer also made an impact on defense this season, recording 31 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one interception which he returned for a touchdown. Laterrian currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, UT-Martin, Bethune-Cookman, and Lake Erie, and I can see him finishing success wherever he decides 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":["1584312"],"_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-6941dcdcb24bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1584312' first='Logan' last='Mays'] is another tight end who continued to impress as a senior. He is a very good blocker in the run game, showing the ability to wall off defenders to create a running lane for the ball carrier. Mays has also shown the ability to drive his man several yards down the field with ease. He has also shown the ability to pose as a threat in the passing game, catching three passes for 83 yards in 15 games this season. Logan also made an impact on defense at defensive end, recording 54 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. Mays is committed to Navy where I can see him becoming a productive college tight end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176947"],"_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-6941dcdcb2539"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1176947' first='Will' last='Morris'] has been on our radar for a while now and continued to stand out this season. He proved to be very reliable in the passing game, catching 25 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games. Morris is a skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. He has also shown the ability to use his strength and speed as a ball carrier to pick up yards after the catch. Morris also played a role on defense as a senior, finishing the year with 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 12 games. Will currently holds offers from Georgetown (KY), Kentucky Wesleyan, Avila, and Pikeville, and I can see him making an impact wherever he decides 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":["1175827"],"_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-6941df81af875"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up our top five tight ends in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1175827' first='Jayden' last='Travis']. Travis played a key role in his team's passing attack this season, hauling in 27 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games. He shows great awareness as a route runner, showing the ability to settle into open areas in the secondary to pose as an open target for the quarterback. After the catch, Travis does a great job of using his speed to get up the field to pick up extra yards. Jayden is committed to Lindsey Wilson where I can see him having a successful collegiate career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->