Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY had an outstanding sophomore season at left tackle for Taylor County where he was able to assert his dominance in their run-heavy offense. Close is a true mauler in the run game, exploding out of his stance and driving his man down the field with ease. He has also shown the ability to pull from the tackle spot and pick up blocks in open space. Hudsen finishes his blocks through the whistle with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. Close holds several Power 4 offers and I don’t expect the offers to slow down anytime soon.

Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY made an immediate impact as a freshman, starting at left tackle. Close is a dominant run blocker, especially on down blocks, showing the ability to run his feet through contact to drive his man out of the picture to create a running lane. He is also very reliable in pass protection, showing the ability to keep a strong base while absorbing contact, not allowing much penetration into the pocket. Hudsen currently holds offers from Liberty, East Carolina, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his was as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

Claiming the number three spot on my list is Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY , an offensive lineman at Taylor County High School. Close makes a considerable difference at the line of scrimmage with his size and strength, using his wingspan to stun the defense and cause chaos in the pocket. I also like how Close can contain the blitz and protect his quarterback in crucial moments.

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Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY is a player who caught my attention quickly with a very impressive freshman year. He lines up at left tackle where he is a very reliable run blocker. Close is very impressive as a down blocker, showing the ability to explode out of his stance and drive his man out of the picture quickly to create an outside running lane. He finishes his blocks with a ton of physicality, resulting in frequent pancake blocks. Close is also reliable in pass protection, showing the ability to keep a strong base while absorbing contact, not allowing much penetration into the pocket. Hudsen currently holds offers from Liberty, East Carolina, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

Coming in at number five on my list is Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY , an offensive lineman at Taylor County High School. Close makes a huge impact at the line of scrimmage due to his size, speed off the snap and his ability to absorb defensive pressure. I also like how Close can quickly stun and overwhelm the defense, utilizing his arm strength to push the defense back behind the line of scrimmage.

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– Big, strong interior Defensive Linemen that was a standout at the PRZ Next Middle School Camp in Tennessee in May 2024

– Returns to the Kentucky Future Stars program for a second consecutive year

– Won’t shock me to see him get reps on the Offensive Line, either. Really impressive 2028 lineman on both sides of the ball

Another skilled prospect to watch for is Hudsen Close Hudsen Close 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Taylor County | 2028 State KY , a defensive lineman at Taylor County Middle School. Close makes a considerable difference at the line of scrimmage as his size and strength make him difficult to contain. Close impresses me with his ability to maneuver the pocket and read the offensive line, utilizing his strength and physicality to apply pressure and cause disorganization.