Knox Barrett
Knox Barrett
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Ryan Lippert | Prep Redzone Scout
To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have
Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
. Barrett is coming off a strong sophomore year in which he completed 225/321 passes for 3,119 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 15 games and led the Flyers all the way to the 4A State Championship Game. Barrett has tremendous arm strength which he is able to use to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride with ease in the deep passing game. He has also shown the ability to escape pressure when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Knox also scored a rushing touchdown as a sophomore. Barrett doesn’t currently hold any offers but he has received a good amount of college interest and I expect a lot of eyes to be on him this upcoming season.
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Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
has been high on our radar since his freshman year and he has continued to stand out this season. As a sophomore, Barrett has completed 204/282 passes for 2,926 yards, 36 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Knox has a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. He has also shown impressive accuracy, putting the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver can catch it. Barrett doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is a quarterback who I expect college coaches to have on their radar moving forward.
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Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
is another quarterback who impressed as a freshman, completing 80/124 passes for 1,272 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 11 games. Barrett has impressive pocket mobility, showing the ability to maneuver in the pocket to avoid pressure and escape when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. He also throws a nice deep ball, showing the arm strength to stretch the field and touch to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Barrett also scored one rushing touchdown as a freshman. Knox doesn’t currently hold any offers but he should be a player to continue to keep an eye on going into his sophomore year.
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I am additionally impressed with
Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
, a quarterback at Franklin County High School. What makes Barrett so impactful at the helm of the offense is his ability to remain composed under pressure and consistently connect with his man in the backfield. I also like Barrett’s arm strength and quick release as he showed off his ability to get the ball out before the defense could make contact.
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Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
is another quarterback who impressed in his first year as a high school starter. Barrett completed 80/124 passes for 1,272 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 11 games. He does a great job of going through his progressions to find the open receiver then using his accuracy to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Barrett also has the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. He also finished his freshman year with one rushing touchdown. Knox should be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop over the next few years.
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The right arm of
Knox Barrett
Knox
Barrett
6'1" | 180 lbs | QB
Franklin County | 2028
State
KY
was on display all season long for the Elkhorn Elks, as QB1 let the ball spin early and often in 2023. Elkhorn’s season came to an end this past weekend and with it, so does Barrett’s middle school career–but it’s been a memorable last two seasons. He was named to the Regional Player of the Year Honorable Mention Team last year as a seventh-grader, and again this year as an 8th grader. Whether rolling out or sitting comfortably in the pocket, the results were much the same. In eight games during the regular season, he completed 60% of his passes and tallied 1,122 yards, 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
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