2025 PRZ KY All-State Team: 2A Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we enter the new year, the 2025 high school football season has come and gone in the state of Kentucky. With that being said, I have been taking the past couple weeks to release my 2025 All-State teams to highlight the top players from this past season in each class. After already covering 3A-6A, I will now turn my attention to 2A, starting with my 2025 2A All-State Offense!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1157497"],"_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-696810bd41e7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1157497' first='Dre'mail' last='Carothers'] led the entire state in passing in 2025, completing 287/427 passes for 4,022 yards, 49 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 games. Carothers has very impressive arm strength which he uses to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride with ease in the deep passing game. He has also shown great ball placement, putting the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver has a chance to catch it. Carothers also ran the ball 33 times for 111 yards and a touchdown as a junior. Dre'mail currently holds offers from Kentucky, Oregon State, Missouri State, Eastern Kentucky, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way as he is a true Power 4/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":["445546"],"_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-696816d19ac6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='445546' first='Kris' last='Hughes'] has been on my radar for a while now and ended his high school career on a high note this past season. He served as his team's starting quarterback but was mainly a threat in the running game, leading the entire state in rushing with 232 carries for 2,081 yards and 37 touchdowns in 13 games. Hughes is an explosive downhill runner who is very tough to bring down once he gets going, showing the ability to lower his shoulder and drive his legs through contact to break tackles without losing stride. Once he hits the second level, he has also shown the burst of speed to simply run away from the defense on long runs. As a passer, Hughes threw for 1,092 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions as a senior. He also made an impact on defense, recording 37 tackles and two interceptions. Hughes holds multiple offers and I can see him being a true impact player 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":["1973733"],"_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-696816d19acde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1973733' first='Kain' last='Patton'] jumped onto my radar with a very impressive senior year. He led Prestonsburg in rushing, carrying the ball 151 times for 1,965 yards and 28 touchdowns in 12 games. Patton is very difficult for defenders to tackle by themselves in the open field, as he has shown the elusiveness to make defenders miss along with the strength to break tackles without ease. He has also shown the ability to pose as a dangerous threat out of the slot in the passing game, leading his team in receiving with 38 catches for 752 yards and seven touchdowns. Patton also played a role on defense, finishing the year with 69 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and two sacks. His play helped him get votes as the 2025 Prep Redzone KY Offensive Player of the Year. Kain holds an offer from Pikeville and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311186"],"_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-696816d19ad58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1311186' first='Jayvian' last='Meaux'] burst onto the scene in impressive fashion as a freshman, leading his team in rushing with 230 carries for 1,869 yards and 31 touchdowns in 12 games. Meaux 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. He has also shown the ability to make quick cuts to make defenders miss in the open field. Jayvian also caught eight passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in 2025. Meaux is a player who I expect a lot of college coaches to have their eyes on over the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509008"],"_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-696822057c7ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509008' first='Xavier' last='Maddox'] led 2A in receiving as a senior, catching 78 passes for 1,390 yards and 16 touchdowns in 15 games. Maddox does a great job of using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defensive backs with ease. He is also impressive after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Maddox holds multiple offers, including one Division I offer from Gardner-Webb, and I can see him finding 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":["1200706"],"_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-696822057c876"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1200706' first='Tyler' last='Fryman'] continued to prove that he is one of the best wide receivers in the state with a very strong junior year. He led Beechwood in receiving this season, catching 62 passes for 1,320 yards and 23 touchdowns in 13 games. Fryman is electric in the open field after the catch, showing the ability to use his speed and elusiveness to turn screens and short passes into big plays at any given moment. He has also proven to be a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease. Tyler also ran the ball 18 times for 283 yards and four touchdowns this season, and returned three punts for touchdowns. He also made an impact on defense, recording 35 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions. Fryman is committed to play baseball at Louisville but he has also received multiple Power 4 football offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1517149"],"_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-696822f516397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1517149' first='Caden' last='Howard'] had a very impressive senior year, leading his team in receiving with 58 receptions for 1,065 yards and 19 touchdowns in 10 games. Howard proved to be a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. He also showed the ability to use his speed after the catch to get up the field quickly and pick up extra yards. Howard also played a role on defense as a senior, finishing the year with 39 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two interceptions. Caden holds several offers and I can see him developing into a productive college receiver wherever he ends up playing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1701050"],"_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-696823cbe8764"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After an impressive freshman year, [player_tooltip player_id='1701050' first='John' last='Carrico'] picked up right where he left off in 2025. He lined up at right tackle where he was very impressive as a run blocker. Carrico does a great job of running his feet through contact to drive his man down the field with ease. He finishes his blocks with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. In pass protection, he has shown the footwork to mirror opposing pass rushers with ease while also maintaining a strong base. John currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect more to come his way going into his junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["224739"],"_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-696824a470cef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='224739' first='Bo' last='Wolford'] has been on my radar for a while now and continued to stand out as a senior. He lined up at right tackle where he was able to assert his dominance as a run blocker. Wolford explodes out of his stance and runs his feet through contact to drive his man out of the picture and finish his blocks with a sense of urgency. He has also proven to be reliable in pass protection, showing the ability to mirror opposing pass rushers while also fighting with his hands to defeat pass rush moves with ease. Wolford holds multiple offers and I expect him to become a key piece of the offensive line unit 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":["1706097"],"_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-696824f27cb9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1706097' first='Andrew' last='Houk'] is another offensive lineman who continued to impress as a senior. He showed the versatility to play both left and right guard where he was very reliable as a run blocker. Houk proved to move very well, showing the ability to pull and get out in front of the ball carrier to pick up blocks as a lead blocker. Once Houk locks onto his man, he finishes his blocks through the whistle with a lot of physicality, often resulting in a pancake block. Andrew is committed to Southeast Missouri State where I can see him having a very successful collegiate career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105821"],"_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-696826febff00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up my 2025 2A All-State Offense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='2105821' first='Nick' last='Greer']. Greer had a very impressive sophomore year at center where he was dominant as a run blocker. He does a great job of getting his snaps off quickly then driving straight through his man to create movement off the line of scrimmage. Greer also showed an impressive ability to pull from the center spot then pick up blocks in open space. Nick is a player who I expect college coaches to have their eyes on heading into his junior season. </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='205472' first='Emmett' last='Queen'] (Beechwood, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1597571' first='Quinn' last='Summers'] (Crittenden County, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1610645' first='Gray' last='Robbins'] (Mayfield, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='951327' first='Nash' last='Whelan'] (Lexington Christian, 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1517153' first='Keshawn' last='Dixon'] (Fort Campbell, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1023199' first='Eli' last='Thomas'] (Breathitt County, 2028); [player_tooltip player_id='1176974' first='Davaree' last='Gude'] (Trigg County, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='971547' first='Tyler' last='King'] (Lexington Christian, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1584295' first='Cam' last='Woodward'] (Owensboro Catholic, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1715672' first='Nathan' last='Pabst'] (Beechwood, 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1176959' first='Holden' last='Klaiber'] (Lexington Christian, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1600660' first='Brody' last='Adams'] (Lexington Christian, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1697789' first='Tristan' last='French'] (Owensboro Catholic, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1655654' first='Kyler' last='Burton'] (Bracken County, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->