Final KY 2026 Rankings: WR

<!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2410","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2494","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6940aa890c644"} /--> <!-- 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 and running backs, here are our top wide receivers 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":["894941"],"_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-6940aa890e730"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894941' first='Ronald' last='Lunz'] continued to separate himself as the top receiver in the state in his class this season. Lunz led North Hardin in receiving, catching 54 passes for 879 yards and 12 touchdowns in 11 games. He is very impressive in the open field after the catch, showing the speed and elusiveness to turn short passes/screens into big plays at any given moment. Lunz is also a skilled route runner, using quick breaks in his routes to create separation. Ronald currently holds offers from Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Miami (OH), Southern Mississippi, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect him to find success 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":["212337"],"_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-6940abf23898d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='212337' first='Trevy' last='Barber'] was only able to play in seven games as a senior but he was very productive when on the field, catching 27 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns. He has very impressive speed which he is able to use to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease in the deep passing game. When defenders are able to keep up with him, Barber has shown the ability to use his athleticism and strong hands to come away with contested catches. Barber also returned one kickoff for a touchdown this season. Trevy currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, Troy, Miami (OH), Gardner-Webb, and Indianapolis, and I can see him developing into a key contributor wherever he decides to play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655655"],"_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-6940acb098560"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1655655' first='Jerrick' last='Martin'] continued to show that he is one of the top receivers in the state this season, catching 32 passes for 582 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. He does a great job of using a combination of speed and smooth breaks to create separation from opposing defensive backs with ease. Martin is also dangerous after the catch, using his strength and speed as a ball carrier to pick up extra yards. He also made an impact on defense this season, recording 29 tackles and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown. Jerrick is committed to Missouri State where I can see him making an early impact once he gets there .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655659"],"_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-6940adad0755a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1655659' first='Aiden' last='Jesse'] is another receiver who continued to stand out as a senior. He finished the season with 39 receptions for a team-high 853 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. Jesse proved to be a dangerous deep threat on the outside, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs. He also showed the ability to use his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Jesse also came away with three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and recorded nine tackles this season. Aiden currently holds offers from Southern Mississippi and UT-Martin, and I can see him being a true impact player at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1326116"],"_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-6940aef1544a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up our top five wide receivers in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1326116' first='Kamani' last='Barbour']. Kamani finished his senior year with 29 receptions for a team-leading 656 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games. Barbour has explosive speed which he uses to create separation in the deep passing game and to pick up yards after the catch. He has also shown impressive versatility with the ability to make plays out of the backfield as a ball carrier, finishing the year with 23 carries for 175 yards and three touchdowns. Kamani also returned one punt for a touchdown this season and made an impact on defense at corner, recording 36 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two interceptions. Barbour currently holds offers from Miami (OH), Eastern Kentucky, and Midway, and I can see him becoming a key playmaker wherever he ends up playing at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->