2024 Final Position Rankings: ATH
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With the 2023 high school football season behind us, another senior class will be moving on to the next level. As we move into a new season, I wanted to take a look back at the class of 2024 by…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2023 high school football season behind us, another senior class will be moving on to the next level. As we move into a new season, I wanted to take a look back at the class of 2024 by releasing the final 2024 rankings for the state of Kentucky. With these rankings being officially published, I will be taking the next week to break down each position. After already covering the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I will now wrap up my final position rankings breakdowns for the class of 2024 in the state of Kentucky with our top “ATH” in the class that have made an impact at multiple positions.
JT Haskins JT Haskins 6’0″ | 160 lbs | ATH Bryan Station | 2024 State KY continued to prove that he is one of the most talented players in the entire state this season. He played a huge role in Bryan Station’s run to the 6A State Championship Game. On defense, Haskins lined up at safety where he was a true ball hawk in the secondary. He showed great instincts, showing the ability to break on the ball with perfect timing to make a play. Haskins finished the season with seven interceptions in 14 games, returning one of them for a touchdown. He also showed the ability to provide support against the run, finishing the season with 50 tackles and three tackles for loss. JT was also a dangerous deep threat at receiver on offense, finishing the season as his team’s leading receiver with 41 catches for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns. Haskins signed with Ohio where I see him being a true impact player at the next level.
Justin Ruffin Jr Justin Ruffin Jr 5’9″ | 160 lbs | ATH Christian Academy of Louisville | 2024 State KY is a player that has been high on my radar for a while now and continued to impress this season. He played a key role in CAL’s 3A State Championship run. Ruffin was an electric receiver on the offensive side of the ball where he was able to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. He also showed the ability to use his speed and elusiveness after the catch to turn short passes into big gains. Ruffin finished the season with 86 receptions for 1,379 yards and 18 touchdowns in 15 games. Justin also made an impact on defense where he was a lockdown corner on the outside. He finished the season with 39 tackles, two tackles for loss, and two interceptions. Ruffin is committed to Army where I can see him being a key contributor at the next level.
Parker Chaney Parker Chaney 6’0″ | 180 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian Academy | 2024 State KY is another two-way player that continued to stand out to me during his senior season. He stood out the most on the offensive side of the ball at receiver, finishing the season with 56 catches for 724 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games. Chaney is an impressive route runner that uses smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. He has also shown the ability to get up the field after the catch to turn short passes into big gains. Chaney also played a key role on defense, lining up all over the secondary. He finished the season with 27 tackles and two interceptions. Parker signed with Dayton where I can see him finding a key role once he gets there.
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Daniel Thomas Daniel Thomas 5’9″ | 180 lbs | ATH Bell County | 2024 State KY quickly climbed up our rankings following a historic senior season. Thomas led the entire country in rushing, finishing the season with 400 carries for 3,817 yards and 54 touchdowns in 15 games. He showed the speed to run straight through the defense on long runs along with the elusiveness to make defenders miss in the open field. Thomas also caught three passes for 71 yards. Daniel also played a key role on defense at linebacker, finishing the season with 94 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack. He also recovered two fumbles, returning one of them for a touchdown. Daniel currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, Presbyterian College, Valparaiso, Butler, Dayton, UVA Wise, Notre Dame College, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect him to be a true impact player wherever he decides to play at the next level.
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To wrap up our top five ATH in the class of 2024 in the state of Kentucky, I have Steve Partin Steve Partin 6’2″ | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY . Partin was one of the most productive ball carriers in the state on offense, finishing the season with 224 carries for 1,925 yards and 25 touchdowns in nine games. He is a hard runner that has shown the strength and contact balance to run straight through defenders without losing stride. Partin has also shown that he has the speed to run away from the defense once he hits the open field. Steve also played a key role on defense at linebacker, finishing the season with 68 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and five sacks. Partin signed with Yale where I can see him becoming a key contributor wherever they decide to play him once he gets there.
Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 200):
6. Ramari Taylor Ramari Taylor 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Fern Creek | 2024 State KY (Fern Creek)
7. Lukus McDaniels Lukus McDaniels 6'5" | 230 lbs | ATH Jeffersontown | 2024 State KY (Jeffersontown)
8. Santana Crayton Santana Crayton 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Pleasure Ridge Park | 2024 State KY (Pleasure Ridge Park)
9. Brody Benke Brody Benke 6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH Highlands | 2024 State KY (Highlands)
10. Eli Masterson Eli Masterson 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Apollo | 2024 State KY (Apollo)
11. Avery Bodner Avery Bodner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2024 State KY (Boyle County)
12. William Carrico William Carrico 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2024 State KY (Owensboro Catholic)
13. Trey Durbin Trey Durbin 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Elizabethtown | 2024 State KY (Elizabethtown)
14. Kam Hughes Kam Hughes 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH Somerset | 2024 State KY (Somerset)
15. TelTel Long TelTel Long 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH Greewood | 2024 State KY (Greenwood)
16. Shammai Gates Shammai Gates 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Louisville Male | 2024 State KY (Male)
17. Noah Wallace Noah Wallace ATH Raceland | 2024 State KY (Raceland)
18. Caden Woolum Caden Woolum 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH Belfry | 2024 State KY (Belfry)
19. Elmo Stewart Elmo Stewart 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH Greenwood | 2024 State KY (Greenwood)
20. Tyleeq Williams Tyleeq Williams 5'5" | 145 lbs | ATH Bardstown | 2024 State KY (Bardstown)
21. Tray Price Tray Price 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Warren East | 2024 State KY (Warren East)
22. Jaxson Shoulders Jaxson Shoulders 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
23. Cayden Grigsby Cayden Grigsby 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Middlesboro | 2024 State KY (Middlesboro)
24. Tayvian Boykins Tayvian Boykins 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Pikeville | 2024 State KY (Pikeville)
25. Troy Humphreys Troy Humphreys 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Kentucky Country Day | 2024 State KY (Kentucky Country Day)
26. Jullian Seymour Jullian Seymour 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Green County | 2024 State KY (Green County)
27. Broderick Price Broderick Price 5'11" | 145 lbs | ATH DeSales | 2024 State KY (DeSales)
28. Brajone Dabney Brajone Dabney ATH Mayfield | 2024 State KY (Mayfield)
29. Will Ray Will Ray 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH North Hardin | 2024 State KY (North Hardin)
30. Jd Crump Jd Crump 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
31. Nehemiah Brown-Hamlin Nehemiah Brown-Hamlin 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Kentucky Country Day | 2024 State KY (Kentucky Country Day)
32. Landon Johnson Landon Johnson 6'4" | 180 lbs | ATH Fleming County | 2024 State KY (Fleming County)
33. Jerimyah Shearer Jerimyah Shearer 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Trigg County | 2024 State KY (Trigg County)
34. Zander Curry Zander Curry 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Corbin | 2024 State KY (Corbin)
35. Thaddeus Mays Thaddeus Mays 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Mercer County | 2024 State KY (Mercer County)
36. Terrance Wilson Terrance Wilson 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Seneca | 2024 State KY (Seneca)
37. Dre Young Dre Young 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Belfry | 2024 State KY (Belfry)
38. MarQuevion Smith MarQuevion Smith 5'7" | 160 lbs | ATH Tates Creek | 2024 State KY (Tates Creek)
39. Dejour Fogle Dejour Fogle 5'10" | 195 lbs | ATH Bryan Station | 2024 State KY (Bryan Station)
40. Jordan Bradley Jordan Bradley 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Hart County | 2024 State KY (Hart County)
41. Ethan Powell Ethan Powell 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Ludlow | 2024 State KY (Ludlow)
42. Kamron Wilson Kamron Wilson 6'4" | 180 lbs | ATH Middlesboro | 2024 State KY (Middlesboro)
43. Ty Taylor Ty Taylor 6'1" | 215 lbs | ATH Franklin County | 2024 State KY (Franklin County)
44. Kelson McKinney Kelson McKinney 5'11" | 215 lbs | ATH Green County | 2024 State KY (Green County)
45. Hayden Elleman Hayden Elleman 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Garrard County | 2024 State KY (Garrard County)
46. Devontre Patterson Devontre Patterson 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Warren Central | 2024 State KY (Warren Central)
47. Josh Bixler Josh Bixler 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2024 State KY (Boyle County)