To wrap up our top five ATH in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY . Whelan stepped in at quarterback this season where he had a strong year as a passer, showing impressive arm strength and accuracy. As a sophomore, he completed 170/259 passes for 2,526 yards, 28 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 15 games. He also showed tremendous dual threat ability, leading his team in rushing with 156 carries for 1,047 yards and 16 touchdowns. Nash also made an impact on defense as a defensive back, finishing the year with 41 tackles, six tackles for loss, and an interception. Whelan has received some college interest and I expect his recruitment to continue to heat up heading into his junior year.

Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY had a strong sophomore season and capped it off by leading the Eagles to a 2A State Championship victory over Owensboro Catholic. Whelan completed 14/20 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He showed impressive accuracy, showing the ability to hit receivers out of their breaks so that they could make catches in stride. He also showcased his dual-threat ability, running the ball 21 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns. His play earned him MVP honors for the game. Nash is a player who I expect college coaches to have on their radar this offseason.

Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY is another two-way sophomore at LCA who has stood out to us. Whelan took over as their starting quarterback this season and has impressed in his new role. He has led the Eagles to the 2A State Championship Game this Friday, completing 156/239 passes for 2,299 yards, 26 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 14 games. Whelan has the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game and accuracy to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. He is also very dangerous as a ball carrier, leading his team in rushing this season with 135 carries for 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns. Whelan has also made an impact on defense as a defensive back this season, recording 40 tackles, six tackles for loss, and an interception. Nash doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is a player who college coaches should be keeping a close eye on moving forward.

Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY stepped into a new role as LCA’s starting quarterback this season and he has excelled so far. He led the Eagles to an impressive Week 7 win over WEB DuBois, completing 12/19 passes for 254 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Whelan puts a nice amount of touch on his passes, showing the ability to put the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver can catch it. He has also shown the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. Whelan is also very dangerous in the run game, using his speed and elusiveness to tuck the ball and pick up big gains with his legs at any given moment. He led his team in rushing in last week’s win with six carries for 115 yards and a touchdown. Whelan also recorded two tackles in the win. Nash should definitely be a player for college coaches to keep their eyes on over the next few seasons.

Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY unfortunately had his freshman year cut short due to injury but he was very impressive when on the field. On defense, Whelan plays in a strong safety/outside linebacker role where he is very reliable against the run. He does a great job of reading the play quickly then using his speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle. Nash finished last season with 22 tackles and three tackles for loss in six games. He has also been taking snaps at quarterback this offseason and has looked impressive in workout videos I’ve seen. Whelan will definitely be a player to keep an eye on when he returns to the field this season.

My final under the radar ATH to watch in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky is Nash Whelan Nash Whelan 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Lexington Christian | 2028 State KY . Whelan mainly made an impact on the defensive side of the ball but showed versatility, showing the ability to play both outside linebacker and in a nickel/strong safety role. He is very reliable against the run, showing the ability to read the play quickly then come downhill in a hurry to make the tackle. Whelan finished this past season with 22 tackles and three tackles for loss in six games. He also showed the ability to drop into coverage and read routes when playing in the nickel. Nash will be a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop over the next three seasons.