Brady Parker Brady Parker 6'1" | 303 lbs | OL Somerset | 2031 KY from Meece Middle (KY) was one of the more impressive young linemen at the camp and didn’t look out of place at any point. Physically, he’s ahead of the curve for a 2031 prospect and plays with a level of strength that showed up every rep. He stayed square in pass pro during 1-on-1s, with good lateral quickness and did a nice job keeping himself in front of defenders. What stood out most was his motor. His feet never stopped from snap to whistle and he consistently fought to stay engaged. He’s strong at the point of attack, rarely gives up ground, and pairs that with active hands and solid overall movement ability. Parker is a name to keep close tabs on as he continues to develop.

In my eyes, Brady Parker Brady Parker 6'1" | 303 lbs | OL Somerset | 2031 KY was the best Offensive Lineman on the 7th Grade Kentucky Future Stars team. Parker started at Left Tackle for Big Blue and just as he did all season long for his Northern Pulaski Middle School teammate, QB Kal Ridner Kal Ridner 6'4" | 192 lbs | QB Pulaski County | 2030 KY , he kept him clean and upright. Just before the game he announced his reclass to the 2031 class–which means the starting Left Tackle will have two years of middle school football left. That should terrify the rest of the state. I’m curious to see how tall he gets going forward, because it could dictate a move to the inside. However, that neither here nor there. The bottomline is that he was nothing short of elite in the game.

Another member of the 2024 KYMSFA 7th Grade State Championship-winning Northern Pulaski Maroons, Brady Parker Brady Parker 6'1" | 303 lbs | OL Somerset | 2031 KY returns to the Kentucky Future Stars again this year. In last June’s show down against Tennessee, Parker earned a nod as a Top Performer on both sides of the ball–showing his value. This year he returns an inch taller and 25 pounds heavier, which should be fun to watch. In a recent development, while he will obviously be playing for the seventh-grade team, Parker has reclassed to 2031 and will now have two years of pre-high school ball left. I fully expect him to be a starter at either Tackle or Guard in the game.

Unlike the 7th (2029) and 8th (2028) grades, the 6th grade Kentucky Future Stars had a number of players that played both ways throughout the game. Parker was one of these kids, as on top of being named top performer on the defensive side of the ball, he also stood out to me on the offensive side of the ball. The starter at Right Tackle, he was manhandling the Tennessee defensive linemen and creating a ton of room for the Kentucky stable of running backs.

Parker claims the number three spot on my list due to his ability to create pressure and force mistakes from the offense. With outstanding size and quick execution off the snap, Parker was nearly unstoppable in the pocket, utilizing his strength and physical edge to cause disorganization and apply pressure on top offensive playmakers.