Evans is off to a fast start and is someone we highlighted a few months back as a guy to keep an eye on. He’s a versatile two-way player with good range and speed. He scored 2 TDs on the ground and then turned around and put up 15 tackles on defense in week 3. I like the way he moves around the field and how often he seems to find his way to the football. He’s doing a little bit of everything right now, and the start to the year is backing up what we saw from him heading into the season.

Jude Evans Jude Evans 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2028 State KY was one of the most prolific tacklers in the state last season. He finished his sophomore season with 130 total tackles and 10 tackles for loss, playing middle linebacker. Evans also proved himself as a defensive disruptor, forcing two fumbles in 2025. He flies to the football and always puts himself in a great position to make a play. Evans is also a running back offensively and broke off a 37-yard touchdown run in a preseason game vs. North Hopkins earlier this month. He has the potential to be a big-time contributor to Owensboro Catholic on both sides of the ball this season.

My final stock-rising ATH to watch in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky is Jude Evans Jude Evans 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2028 State KY . Jude is coming off a strong sophomore year at inside linebacker where he was a very impressive run stopper. He does a great job of reading the play quickly then filling the gap in a hurry to meet the ball carrier before they can get going. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he is a very reliable tackler, leading his team with 130 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in 14 games as a sophomore. He also recorded 2.5 sacks and an interception, and played a role on offense, running the ball 42 times for 200 yards and five touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Jude is a player who I expect college coaches to start paying close attention to going into his junior season.

Evans is a versatile piece for the offense who can impact the game in multiple ways. He can rip off a big run on the ground and also be involved in the passing game. He shows good hand-eye coordination and soft hands, making him a reliable option out of the backfield or in space. He totaled 200 yards and 5 TDs on the ground last year, while adding 12 catches for 78 yards and 1 TD as he rotated in. He should see a larger role this fall, and I like the versatility he brings to the offense.

Jude Evans Jude Evans 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Owensboro Catholic | 2028 State KY caught my attention with a very strong sophomore season. He lined up at inside linebacker where he proved to be a very effective run stopper. He reads his keys quickly then uses his speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry. Once he gets to the ball carrier, Evans has proven to be a sure tackler, finishing this past season with a team-high 130 tackles along with 10 tackles for loss in 14 games. He also recorded 2.5 sacks and an interception, and made an impact on offense, running the ball 42 times for 200 yards and five touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Evans should be an intriguing player to keep an eye on moving forward.