Past Analysis:

Decker is a menace when placed in a 1v1 matchup with an opposing Nickelback. Decker recently posted a 4.49 40yd dash and that startling number alone depicts the outcome. The junior from Daviess County can blow past defenders with his speed and agility to make the long reception. Along with that, Renfrow possesses fantastic footwork which can especially be seen when catching throws near the sideline. It is startling how teams still put up the 1v1 matchup against this kid even though the same outcome is a loss for the Nickelback with his stellar speed.

End of Season: Decker finished the 2022 season with 7 total interceptions, placing 1st in the state in pick-sixes with 3, and 274 total interception return yards. As I mentioned in a previous post, I looked at Decker’s ability as a receiver. But now, looking at his talent on the defensive side of the ball, there is so much to love about the way Decker plays. What I admire most about Decker’s talent defensively is his consistently accurate quarterback reads when at the free safety position. Nearly every interception he has received this season has been due to his high IQ on the field and accurately predicting where the quarterback is planning on throwing the football. Along with that, Renfrow’s strong build helps him make difficult catches despite hard contact and allows him to gain lots of extra yardage after contact. With his strength and superior route running as a receiver, it makes sense as to how Decker was able to lead the entire state in yards ran after an interception. At this current point in time, Decker has received one D1 offer to play at Morehead State University, and I expect him eventually to fully commit to playing there.

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While he has been better known for his success as a receiver, Decker Renfrow Decker Renfrow ATH Daviess County | 2023 State KY has a breakout year on defense this season. Renfrow finished his final regular season tied as the leader in interceptions in 6A with seven. He also had 24 total tackles and one tackle for loss. Renfrow lines up at safety and has tremendous ball skills. Once the ball is in the air, he has shown the ability to cover ground quickly and catch the ball at its highest point. After the interception, he has shown the ability to use his speed to run them back the other way, returning three interceptions for touchdowns this season. Renfrow still continued to showcase his talent on offense but proving himself on defense added to his value even more. Decker currently holds an offer from Morehead State but more should come his way as he has the talent to play on either side of the ball in college.

Decker Renfrow Decker Renfrow ATH Daviess County | 2023 State KY has been high on my radar since this off-season. We had him as one of our top wide receivers in the class of 2023 and he has lived up to the hype on that side of the ball, catching 25 passes for 649 yards and ten touchdowns. He is a very impressive route runner with a quick release and the ability to create separation with the breaks in his routes. Renfrow also has shown very reliable hands and the ability to use his speed to pose as a threat in the deep passing game. While he was best known as a receiver coming into the year, he has also made an impact as a defensive back, accounting for 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and seven interceptions. At safety, Renfrow does a great job of sitting back in coverage and reading the play to flow to the ball and make plays. When the ball is in the air, Renfrow breaks on the ball with perfect timing to catch interceptions in stride and has shown that he can use his speed to return interceptions for touchdowns, scoring three times on defense this year. Decker holds an offer from Morehead State but deserves more attention from college coaches as he has the talent to play at the next level.

Decker Renfrow Decker Renfrow ATH Daviess County | 2023 State KY is a wide receiver that I have been high on for a while. He had another solid outing at receiver, catching four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. Renfrow was able to use his quick breaks in his routes to create separation and also showed impressive hands. While he did his job on offense, he made this list for his performance on defense. Renfrow lined up at safety and used his ball skills and ability to cover ground quickly to come away with four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Decker currently holds an offer from Morehead State and I fully expect him to play receiver somewhere at the next level but it looks like he has some added value on the defensive side of the ball as well.