Jakeem Ray Jakeem Ray 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2026 State KY played a key role in Boyle County’s 4A State Championship run this season. On defense, he lined up at corner where he proved to be very reliable in man coverage. He does a great job of opening up and running with receivers to mirror their routes with ease, staying in their hip pocket the whole way. When the ball is thrown his way, he reacts with perfect timing to make a play. He finished his senior year with four interceptions in 15 games, returning one of them for a touchdown. Ray also recorded 27 tackles this season and played a key role on offense, catching 21 passes for 445 yards and seven touchdowns. Jakeem holds offers from Southern Mississippi and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I can see him finding success wherever he decides to play at the next level.

Ray scored two touchdowns and is very explosive with burner speed. He explodes downfield with exceptional quickness and burst. He is a legitimate deep-play threat, and he likely is an inside receiver at the college level. Great route runner who can create separation easily.

To wrap up my 4A Preseason All-State defense, I have Jakeem Ray Jakeem Ray 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2026 State KY . Ray lines up on the outside at corner where he is very impressive in man coverage. He does a great job of using his speed to open up and run with receivers to mirror their routes with ease, staying in their hip pocket the whole way. When the ball is thrown his way, he does a great job of breaking in front of the intended receiver to make a play. Jakeem finished his junior year with two interceptions and several pass breakups. He also finished last season with 22 tackles and caught one touchdown pass. Ray currently holds an offer from Southern Mississippi and I expect more to come his way during his senior year.

Jakeem Ray Jakeem Ray 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Boyle County | 2026 State KY is a player who recently jumped onto our radar. On defense, Ray lines up at corner where he is very reliable in man coverage. He does a great job of opening up and running with receivers to mirror their routes with ease. When the ball is thrown his way, he has shown impressive ball skills, coming away with two interceptions as a junior. Jakeem also caught one touchdown pass on offense this past season. Ray currently holds an offer from Southern Mississippi and I expect more to come his way going into his senior year.