Brady Ratliff Brady Ratliff 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Pikeville | 2029 State KY already has varsity size at cornerback despite his age. Uses his length to his advantage in man coverage. Ratliff can read a quarterback’s eyes and feasts on poor decisions. He is deceptively strong and always a threat to make a play on a ball carrier. Often out-physicals his receiver, and can jam them on the line and throw off their route. Ratliff is also a sure tackler in the open field.

My final notable defensive prospect to watch in the class of 2029 in the state of Kentucky is Brady Ratliff Brady Ratliff 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Pikeville | 2029 State KY . Brady lines up at corner where he is very impressive in zone coverage. He does a great job of reading route combinations then breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play when it is thrown his way. Ratliff also has shown the physicality to knock the ball loose from the receiver with ease when they are trying to bring in the catch. He has also shown the ability to come downhill and make tackles against the run. Ratliff will be a player to continue to watch as he joins a Pikeville secondary that has produced some great talent recently.

There’s a lot to love about the way Brady Ratliff Brady Ratliff 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Pikeville | 2029 State KY plays football. He’s a big, physical kid who primarily played Cornerback for the 2024 State Champion Pikeville Panthers. Plays the position with impressive balance and a well-rounded skill set. Can do it all in terms of coverage–off-man, zone, press; In what is becoming increasingly rare for the position, he’s also a great tackler and has zero problem aiding in run support. I think he projects to more of a Safety long term, but either way, there’s a lot to be excited about here.