My final notable defensive stock riser in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky is Hosain Konate Hosain Konate 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2026 State KY . Konate lines up on the outside at corner where he is very reliable in zone coverage. He does a great job of reading route combinations then breaking on the ball with perfect timing to make a play when the ball is thrown his way. Konate finished this past season with three interceptions in 10 games, returning one of them for a touchdown. He also showed the ability to provide run support, finishing his junior year with 23 tackles. Hosain currently holds an offer from Ohio Northern and I expect him to be a player who college coaches keep a close eye on this season.

My final notable 2026 defensive prospect to watch in the city of Lexington this season is Hosain Konate Hosain Konate 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2026 State KY . Konate lines up at corner where he is very reliable in coverage. He has shown the ability to drop into his zone and read route combinations to put himself in a good position to make a play on the ball. When the ball is thrown his way, he does a great job of reacting with perfect timing, coming away with three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) in 10 games as a junior. He has also shown the ability to provide support against the run, finishing this past season with 23 tackles. Jacob doesn’t currently hold any offers but he will be an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on this season.