2026 PRZ KY Preseason All-State Teams: 5A Offense

<p>The time we have been waiting for all offseason is finally here as the 2026 high school football season officially kicks off today in the state of Kentucky. With that being said, I will be continuing to release my Preseason All-State Teams over the next week or so. After already covering class 6A, I will now turn my attention to 5A, starting with my 2026 5A Preseason All-State Offense.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterback: </h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='378831' first='Kade' last='Goodin'] will be looking to end his very impressive high school career on a high note with a strong senior year. He is coming off a productive junior season in which he completed 164/276 passes for 2,357 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only three interceptions in nine games. Kade has tremendous ball placement ability, throwing to spots on the field away from opposing defensive backs where only his intended receiver has a chance to make a play on the ball. He has also shown the ability to escape the pocket when under pressure while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Kade is also a very electric playmaker in the running game, using his tremendous speed to run away from the defense for a big gain at any given moment. He led Collins is rushing last season, carrying the ball 105 times for 770 yards and 21 touchdowns. Goodin is committed to Ball State where I can see him being a productive player at the next level. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Running Backs:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='500831' first='Darrian' last='Tomlin'] is one of the top returning offensive prospects in the entire state. He is coming off a very impressive junior season in which he led his team in rushing with 199 carries for 1,550 yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 games. Tomlin is a difficult ball carrier for defenders to bring down by themselves as he has the elusiveness to make them miss along with the strength/contact balance to break tackles without losing stride. He also has the burst of speed to run away from the defense with ease once he hits the second level. Darrian also caught 19 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns last season while also recording 19 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss on defense. Tomlin is committed to Louisville where I can see him developing into a key contributor in their offense. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1200641' first='Timmy' last='Emongo'] is one of the most electric offensive playmakers in the Bluegrass State. He has explosive speed out of the backfield which he uses to burst into the open field with a sense of urgency then break away from the defense for a big gain on a regular basis. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has proven to be extremely shifty, using quick cuts to make defenders miss. Timmy carried the ball 110 times for 1,052 yards and 18 touchdowns in 13 games last season. He also led Scott County in receiving as a junior, catching 21 passes for 660 yards and 10 touchdowns. Emongo also made an impact on defense last season, recording 20 tackles and three interceptions while also recovering two fumbles, returning one of them for a touchdown. Timmy is committed to Ball State where I can see him being a true impact player at the next level. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wide Receivers:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1330209' first='Aiden' last='Wilson'] will be looking to bounce back in a big way after missing his junior year due to injury. Wilson is a dangerous deep threat, using his explosive speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease. He has also proven to be a skilled route runner, using sudden breaks in his routes to create separation. Aiden holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect a lot of college coaches to have their eyes on him as he returns to the field this season. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1200649' first='Omari' last='Jointer'] is coming off a strong junior year in which he led his team in receiving with 50 catches for 895 yards and 15 touchdowns in 14 games. Jointer is an athletic wide receiver with a high catch radius, showing the ability to attack passes at their highest point and bring in catches away from his body with ease, regardless of what type of coverage is around him. He has also shown the ability to use his speed to create separation and pick up yards after the catch. Jointer will most likely play basketball at the next level as he has received multiple Division I offers but he has also picked up a football offer from Morehead State and has the talent to be a college receiver if he were to choose to pursue that route. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2136575' first='Kingston' last='Dillard'] played a huge role in Owensboro's state title run last season. He finished his sophomore year as his team's leading receiver, catching 58 passes for 1,294 yards and 18 touchdowns in 15 games. Dillard is electric in the open field after the catch, using his combination of speed and elusiveness to turn short passes into big gains on a regular basis. He has also proven to be a reliable deep threat, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs to create separation. Dillard currently holds offers from Western Kentucky, Miami (OH), Kent State, Troy, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way as he is a true Division I caliber receiver prospect. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offensive Line:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='378828' first='Brady' last='Hull'] has consistently proven to be the best offensive lineman in the state in his class over the past three seasons. He has played all over the offensive line, lining up at left tackle last season. Brady is a dominant run blocker who plays with a high motor, showing the ability to drive his man off the line of scrimmage and finish several yards down the field with ease. He has also shown promise as a pass protector, showing the ability to keep a strong base while absorbing contact, not allowing easy penetration into the pocket. Brady is committed to Kentucky where I can see him developing into a key piece of their offensive line unit. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='500073' first='Justyn' last='Perez'] is another offensive lineman who has been high on my radar since his freshman year. Perez lines up at right guard where he is very impressive as a run blocker. Justyn explodes through contact and drives his man through the whistle, often ending in a pancake block. He has also shown the ability to get into the open field on long runs and pick up blocks in space with ease. In pass protection, Perez does a great job of fighting with his hands to defeat pass rush moves effectively and maintain inside position. Perez is committed to Eastern Kentucky where I can see him making an early impact once he gets there. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2252095' first='Kaden' last='Campbell'] caught my attention with a very strong junior year at left tackle for Southwestern. He is a driving force for their run-heavy offense as he has the strength and leg drive to create easy movement off the line of scrimmage. Campbell has also shown the ability to pick up blocks in the open field, whether he is asked to pull from the tackle spot or get to the second level to block a linebacker. Kaden is committed to Eastern Kentucky where I can see him becoming a key contributor in their offensive line unit. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">To wrap up my 5A Preseason All-State Offense, I have [player_tooltip player_id='317589' first='Connor' last='Blevins']. Connor has shown the versatility to play both left and right guard spots where he is a very reliable run blocker. Blevins plays with a ton of physicality, using his strong initial punch to knock defenders off balance with ease, while also showing the ability to drive opponents several yards down the field and finish with a pancake block. He has also shown the ability to get out into the open field with a sense of urgency, especially on screen passes, and pick up blocks with ease in open space. Connor currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky and I fully expect more to come his way over the next couple seasons. </p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention:</h2>   <p><strong>Quarterback: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050315' first='Max' last='Johnson'] (Apollo, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='2091044' first='Foxx' last='Coons'] (Woodford County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1701052' first='Charlie' last='Ellison'] (Scott County, 2028)</p>   <p><strong>Running Back: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='262300' first='Kasen' last='Brock'] (Pulaski County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1200633' first='Kadin' last='Hanshaw'] (Grayson County, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1200578' first='Tee' last='Green'] (Owensboro, 2027)</p>   <p><strong>Wide Receiver: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715686' first='Jason' last='Hence'] (Collins, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='1908434' first='Aviyan' last='Delaney'] (Collins, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='909006' first='David' last='Jones Jr'] (Woodford County, 2028)</p>   <p><strong>Offensive Line: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2145291' first='Kadence' last='Price'] (Madisonville-North Hopkins, 2027); [player_tooltip player_id='953009' first='Dylan' last='Branson'] (Woodford County, 2028); [player_tooltip player_id='2165308' first='Silas' last='Kennedy'] (South Oldham, 2028)</p>

The time we have been waiting for all offseason is finally here as the 2026 high school football season officially kicks off today in the state of Kentucky. With that being said, I will be continuing to release my Preseason All-State Teams over the next week or so. After already covering class 6A, I will now turn my attention to 5A, starting with my 2026 5A Preseason All-State Offense.