2024 Rankings Update 2.0: ATH

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2023 high school football season quickly approaching, it is time for some rankings updates! For the state of Kentucky, the updated Top 200 rankings for the talented 2024 class have been posted. With that being said, I will be taking the next couple weeks to breakdown these updated rankings by position. After already covering the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I will wrap up my positional rankings breakdowns with some players that get make a big impact in multiple positions. With that being said, here are our top "ATH" in the class of 2024 in the state of Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408040"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Over the past couple years, [player_tooltip player_id='408040' first='JT' last='Haskins'] has continued to prove that he is the best two-way player in the state in his class. Haskins plays a key role in all three phases of the game for the Defenders. On defense, Haskins lines up at free safety. He finished his junior year with 46 tackles, one tackle for loss, and four interceptions, Haskins is a true ball hawk, showing the ability to read the play and cover a ton of ground in a hurry to make a play on the ball. When the ball is thrown in his direction, Haskins has shown the ability to catch interceptions in stride and take the ball the other way for big returns. JT is also a very dangerous receiver on offense, finishing this past season with 40 receptions for 758 yards and eight touchdowns. He is able to use his speed to pose as a deep threat and also make big plays after the catch.  Haskins is also electric on special teams as a returner, returning one kickoff for a touchdown as a junior. JT currently holds offers from Navy, Ohio, Austin Peay, West Virginia, Marshall, Tennessee Tech, Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Miami (OH), and Louisville, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Power 5 caliber prospect that could play on either side of the ball at the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["418717"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='418717' first='Justin' last='Ruffin Jr'] is another player that has been high on our radar for a while now. Ruffin played a key role on both sides of the ball in CAL's 3A State Championship run this past season. On offense, he lines up at receiver and finished his junior year with 38 receptions for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is a dangerous deep threat, using his speed to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Ruffin is also very impressive after the catch, using his speed and elusiveness to turn short passes/screens into big plays. On defense, Ruffin is a lockdown corner on the outside. He is very impressive in man coverage, showing the ability to turn and run with receivers to mirror their routes and showing the reaction skills to turn with perfect timing to make a play on the ball. Ruffin is also a dangerous returner on special teams, returning two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns this past season. Justin is committed to Army where I can see him becoming a key player for them on either side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["438173"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='438173' first='Brach' last='Rice'] is another incoming senior that has remained consistently high on our radar over the past couple seasons. He had an outstanding junior year on both sides of the ball. On defense, he lines up at linebacker and finished this past season with 126 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and five sacks. He is very impressive against the run, showing the ability to read his keys quickly and coming downhill in a hurry to meet the ball carrier in the gap. Once he gets to the football, Rice explodes through contact and finishes his tackles with a ton of physicality. Rice also finished this past season second on the team in rushing with 92 carries for 605 yards and nine touchdowns. He is a physical, downhill runner that has the strength and contact balance to break tackles without losing stride while also showing the speed to run away from the defense. Rice is committed to Miami (OH) where he will likely play linebacker but definitely has the talent to play on offense as well if he ever needs to.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["381927"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='381927' first='Parker' last='Chaney'] is a player that truly stood out to me this past season. He finished his junior year as the leading receiver in the high-powered LCA passing attack, catching 83 passes for 1,175 yards and seven touchdowns. Chaney is an impressive route runner, showing the ability to use smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. He also has very reliable hands and has shown the ability to turn up the field and pick up yards after the catch. Chaney also scored one rushing touchdown as a junior. On defense, Chaney is an impressive defensive back, showing the ability to lock down receivers in man coverage and also come downhill to provide run support. Parker currently holds offers from Valparaiso, New Mexico State, UT Martin, Air Force, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his way as he has the talent to play at the Division I level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["423797"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='423797' first='Lukus' last='McDaniels'] is a player that has quickly climbed up our rankings. McDaniels is the focal point of the Jeffersontown offense. This past season, he lined up at quarterback but was mainly a run-first option, finishing with 65 carries for 343 yards and four touchdowns. He is a big, physical ball carrier with the ability to break tackles without losing stride while also showing the speed to break away for long runs at any given moment. On defense, McDaniels lines up at linebacker and finished this past season with 47 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack. He does a great job of reading the play and coming downhill in a hurry to make tackles. McDaniels has also shown some ability in pass coverage, coming away with three interceptions this past season. Lukus currently holds offers from Eastern Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Liberty, and Marshall, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber talent that could play on either side of the ball at the next level.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b73d7155827"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Rest (Players Included in Top 200):</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='485015' first='Steve' last='Partin'] (Knox Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='287574' first='Avery' last='Bodner'] (Boyle County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='381910' first='TelTel' last='Long'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='423719' first='Ramari' last='Taylor'] (Fern Creek)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='313671' first='Kaden' last='Smith'] (Taylor County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='762510' first='Eli' last='Masterson'] (Apollo)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='499069' first='Daniel' last='Thomas'] (Bell County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='653479' first='William' last='Carrico'] (Owensboro Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='381914' first='Brajone' last='Dabney'] (Mayfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='381938' first='Noah' last='Wallace'] (Raceland)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='653492' first='Elmo' last='Stewart'] (Greenwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='653483' first='Tray' last='Price'] (Warren East)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='653381' first='Tyleeq' last='Williams'] (Bardstown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='381888' first='Caden' last='Woolum'] (Belfry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='381942' first='Jaxson' last='Shoulders'] (Hart County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21. [player_tooltip player_id='423616' first='Tayvian' last='Boykins'] (Pikeville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22. [player_tooltip player_id='408036' first='Troy' last='Humphreys'] (Kentucky Country Day)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23. [player_tooltip player_id='423800' first='Jd' last='Crump'] (Hart County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24. [player_tooltip player_id='418719' first='Zander' last='Curry'] (Corbin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>25. [player_tooltip player_id='510250' first='Jullian' last='Seymour'] (Green County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26. [player_tooltip player_id='653486' first='Landon' last='Johnson'] (Fleming County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27. [player_tooltip player_id='512645' first='Jerimyah' last='Shearer'] (Trigg County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28. [player_tooltip player_id='865215' first='Terrance' last='Wilson'] (Seneca)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>29. [player_tooltip player_id='653379' first='Jordan' last='Bradley'] (Hart County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>30. [player_tooltip player_id='381887' first='Dre' last='Young'] (Belfry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>31. [player_tooltip player_id='423798' first='Ty' last='Taylor'] (Franklin County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>32. [player_tooltip player_id='423799' first='MarQuevion' last='Smith'] (Tates Creek)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>33. [player_tooltip player_id='313668' first='Kelson' last='McKinney'] (Green County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>34. [player_tooltip player_id='653376' first='Donovan' last='Montanaro'] (Harlan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>35. [player_tooltip player_id='865213' first='Yanni' last='Pearson'] (Fairdale)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>36. [player_tooltip player_id='865219' first='Jonah' last='Swanner'] (Harlan County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>37. [player_tooltip player_id='417455' first='Kam' last='Hughes'] (Somerset)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>38. [player_tooltip player_id='653491' first='Devontre' last='Patterson'] (Warren Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>39. [player_tooltip player_id='653386' first='Steven' last='Layne'] (East Ridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>40. [player_tooltip player_id='587973' first='Noah' last='Nyberg'] (McCracken County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>41. [player_tooltip player_id='423801' first='Kaleb' last='Dionne'] (Grant County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>42. [player_tooltip player_id='408037' first='Nehemiah' last='Brown-Hamlin'] (Kentucky Country Day)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>43. [player_tooltip player_id='840732' first='Luke' last='Floyd'] (Daviess County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>44. [player_tooltip player_id='844797' first='Hunter' last='Bundy'] (South Laurel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>45. [player_tooltip player_id='653377' first='Hunter' last='Thomas'] (Williamsburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>46. [player_tooltip player_id='865214' first='William' last='Irvin'] (Iroquois)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>47. [player_tooltip player_id='423796' first='Dejour' last='Fogle'] (Bryan Station)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->