Austin Sperry
Austin Sperry
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Ryan Lippert | Prep Redzone Scout
To wrap up our top five receivers in the state of Kentucky in the class of 2025, I have Austin Sperry Austin Sperry 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Breathitt County | 2025 State KY from Breathitt County. Sperry had an impressive sophomore season, catching 41 passes for 891 yards and 13 touchdowns. Austin has proven to be reliable on both the outside and in the slot, using his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. He also has very impressive athleticism, showing the ability to go up and catch passes at their highest point to win in contested jump ball situations. Austin currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky but he could be leaning towards playing basketball at the next level as he holds multiple Division I offers and is one of the top players in the state. However, if he were to choose to go the football route, Sperry definitely has the talent to be a Division I wide receiver.
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Sperry’s trajectory is certainly ascending, and this tall, talented wide receiver has Bobcat fans more than just a little excited to watch his development for his remaining two seasons. In leading his team’s receiving corps last fall, he hauled in 41 catches for 891 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games, comprising averages of almost 22 yards per touch and a touchdown scored roughly every third touch! Primarily aligning opposite the offensive formation’s passing strength, he invites single coverage by alignment, and his height, length and impressive ball skills make him an exceptionally challenging matchup for defenders. Of course, bracketing or otherwise doubling up on him also results in a number of opportunities for his offensive teammates, so even when the ball is distributed elsewhere, Sperry contributes consistently by demanding more than his proportional share of defensive attention and commitment.
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Read EvaluationRyan Lippert | Prep Redzone Scout
Another wide receiver that had an impressive sophomore season is Breathitt County’s Austin Sperry Austin Sperry 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Breathitt County | 2025 State KY . Sperry finished this past season with 41 receptions for 891 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has shown the versatility to produce both on the outside and in the slot. Sperry is most dangerous in the deep passing game where he is able to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs. He also has the ability to go up and catch passes at their highest point, making him a very reliable red zone/jump ball threat. Austin currently holds an offer from Eastern Kentucky but is also a Divison I basketball prospect. It remains to be seen which sport Sperry will choose to play at the next level but it is safe to say that he has a future as a receiver if he chooses to go that route.
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