2025 PRZ KY All-State Team: 4A 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 5A and 6A, I will now turn my attention to 4A, starting with my 2025 4A All-State Offense!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283961"],"_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-695d7767a9613"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283961' first='Colin' last='Daniels'] ended his high school career on a high note with a very impressive senior year. In 13 games, Daniels completed 183/279 passes for 2,790 yards, 43 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Daniels throws an impressive deep ball, using his arm strength to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride with ease. He has also shown that he has a good feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when necessary while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Colin also ran the ball 71 times for 324 yards and four touchdowns as a senior. Daniels currently holds multiple offers and I can see him being a successful quarterback at the next level 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":["1489400"],"_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-695d7767a967f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1489400' first='Cavalli' last='Pittman'] has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to stand out as a senior. He led 4A in rushing, carrying the ball 264 times for 1,828 yards and 20 touchdowns in 10 games. Pittman is very explosive out of his stance, bursting through the running lane with a sense of urgency then using his speed to run away from the defense once he hits the second level. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he is very hard to bring down as he has shown the strength to break tackles with ease and elusiveness to make defenders miss. Cavalli currently holds offers from Campbellsville, Kentucky Wesleyan, and Langston, and I can see him making an immediate 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":["335123"],"_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-695d798f2d395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='335123' first='Logan' last='Smith'] is another 2026 ball carrier who impressed in his final season of high school football. Smith led his team in rushing, carrying the ball 190 times for 1,629 yards and 21 touchdowns in 11 games. Logan is a hard runner, showing the ability to lower his shoulder and keep his legs churning through contact to break tackles with ease. He has also shown the speed to break away on long runs once he hits the open field. Smith also caught 19 passes for 239 yards this season and played a huge role on defense at linebacker, finishing the year with a team-high 82 tackles along with 10.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Logan currently holds multiple offers and I can see him developing into a productive 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":["283976"],"_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-695d7c5bef530"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='283976' first='Luke' last='Tompkins'] had an outstanding senior season, leading 4A in receiving with 73 catches for 1,111 yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games. Tompkins is a very reliable deep threat, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease to create separation. He is also dangerous after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness in the open field to turn short passes into big gains. Luke also made a big impact on defense this season, recording 48 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss while also coming away with a 4A-leading eight interceptions, returning one of them for a touchdown. Tompkins currently holds offers from Morehead State, Georgetown (KY), and Mount Saint Joseph, and I can see him being a very productive player wherever he decides to continue his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["871291"],"_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-695d7c5bef5c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a strong freshman year, [player_tooltip player_id='871291' first='Avery' last='Thompson'] continued to improve this season. Thompson finished his sophomore year with 70 receptions for 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games. Avery is a very skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create easy separation from opposing defensive backs. He has also shown the speed to pose as a threat in the deep passing game. Thompson also came away with two interceptions on defense this season. Avery currently holds multiple Power 4 offers and I expect that list to continue to grow heading into his junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2099678"],"_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-695d7d58b62d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2099678' first='Jemal' last='Wremeo'] jumped onto my radar with a very strong senior year. In 10 games, Wremeo caught 40 passes for 985 yards and 15 touchdowns. Jemal lined up mainly on the outside where he was able to use his explosive speed to run by opposing defensive backs with ease in the deep passing game. He has also shown tremendous contested catch ability, using his athleticism to attack the ball at its highest point along with the strong hands to bring in the catch through contact. Wremeo also returned one kickoff for a touchdown this season and made an impact on defense, recording 33.5 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two interceptions which he returned for touchdowns. Jemal currently holds an offer from Midway and I wouldn't be surprised to see more come his way as he has the talent 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":["1200686"],"_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-695d849c68f7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1200686' first='Seneca' last='Driver'] continued to show why he is our top-ranked player in the 2027 class this season. Driver led Boyle County in receiving, catching 49 passes for 875 yards and 11 touchdowns in 15 games. He is a dangerous threat in the deep passing game, using his speed to his advantage against any defender put in front of him. Driver also has a high catch radius, using his length and athleticism to catch passes at their highest point away from his body. He also scored three rushing touchdowns as a junior and played a key role on defense, accounting for 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, and a team-high five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). Seneca currently holds a long list of Power 4 offers and I expect more to come his way 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":["402549"],"_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-695d849c68feb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402549' first='Jarvis' last='Strickland'] continued to show that he is the top offensive lineman in the state in his class this season. Strickland lined up at left tackle where he was very impressive in pass protection. He has excellent footwork, showing the ability to get into his pass sets quickly then stay in front of opposing pass rushers off the edge. Strickland also does a great job of fighting with his hands to defeat pass rush moves with ease. He is also a dominant run blocker, showing the ability to drive his man down the field with a sense or urgency then finish his blocks through the whistle. Jarvis signed with Louisville where I can see him being a key piece of their offensive line unit once he gets there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971531"],"_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-695d849c6903c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='971531' first='Ben' last='Myers'] is another member of the Paducah Tilghman offensive line who stood out this past season. He lined up at right tackle where he was able to assert his dominance in the run game. Myers plays with a ton of physicality, showing a strong punch to knock defenders off balance followed by the high motor to drive his man down the field with ease. He has also shown the ability to get to the second level with a sense of urgency and pick up blocks in the open field. In pass protection, Myers maintains a strong base while absorbing contact, not allowing easy penetration into the pocket. Myers signed with Kentucky where I can see him developing into a productive 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":["1584288"],"_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-695d849c69089"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1584288' first='Bryten' last='Close'] continued to stand out this season with an outstanding senior year. He lined up mainly at right tackle but has shown the ability to play on the left side when asked to do so. Close is explosive out of his stance in the run game, showing the ability to run his feet through contact to drive his man down the field quickly. He finishes his blocks through the whistle with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. Close has also proven to be reliable in pass protection, keeping a strong base while maintaining inside position with his hands, not allowing for much penetration into the pocket. Bryten signed with Louisville where I can see him having a successful collegiate career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283977"],"_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-695d849c690d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up my 2025 4A All-State Offense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='283977' first='Max' last='Merz']. Merz has shown the versatility to play both left and right guard where he is very impressive as a run blocker. He moves very well, showing the ability to pull and get out in front of the ball carrier with ease to serve as a lead blocker. Once he gets into the open field, Merz does a great job of finding defenders to block and driving them out of the picture with ease. Max signed with Louisville where I can see him eventually becoming a key member of their offensive line unit. </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='1697795' first='Stone' last='Crowe'] (Paducah Tilghman, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1196540' first='Jamie' last='Jones Jr'] (Valley, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1056924' first='Knox' last='Barrett'] (Franklin County, 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1584315' first='Dylan' last='Gaiser'] (Covington Catholic, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1706081' first='JiDyn' last='Smith-Hisel'] (Boyle County, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1200692' first='Christian' last='Helle'] (Logan County, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='1922594' first='Daequan' last='Harrison'] (Grant County, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1269565' first='Jace' last='Hagy'] (Elizabethtown, 2028); [player_tooltip player_id='851938' first='Cameron' last='Wade'] (Paducah Tilghman, 2027); Delano Collins (Franklin County, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871294' first='Hudsen' last='Close'] (Taylor County, 2028); [player_tooltip player_id='1268014' first='Christian' last='Bryant'] (Boyle County, 2028); [player_tooltip player_id='971529' first='Colt' last='Kelly'] (Boyle County, 2026); [player_tooltip player_id='971532' first='Ethan' last='Pittman'] (Wayne County, 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->