To wrap up our top five wide receivers in the class on 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have Jude Lanier Jude Lanier 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB McCracken County | 2028 State KY . Jude had a strong sophomore season, finishing the year with 55 receptions for 816 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games. He has very reliable hands, showing the ability to make catches away from his body with ease, regardless of what type of coverage is around him. Lanier has also shown the speed to blow by opposing defensive backs in the deep passing game. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown this past season and came away with an interception on defense. Jude holds an offer from Nicholls State and I expect a lot of eyes to be on him this upcoming season.

Jude Lanier Jude Lanier 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB McCracken County | 2028 State KY is another McCracken County receiver who stood out this season. In 12 games, Lanier caught 55 passes for 816 yards and six touchdowns. Lanier is a very impressive athlete, showing the ability to out jump opposing defensive backs to bring in contested passes. He has also shown the speed to create separation with ease in the deep passing game. Lanier also returned a kickoff for a touchdown this season and made an impact on defense, coming away with one interception. Jude currently holds an offer from Nicholls State and I expect more to come his way over the next two seasons.

Jude Lanier Jude Lanier 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB McCracken County | 2028 State KY made an immediate impact as a freshman, catching 21 passes for 480 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games. Lanier is an impressive route runner, showing the ability to find openings in zone coverage to settle into to give his quarterback an easy target. After the catch, Lanier has shown the ability to get up the field quickly to pick up extra yards with ease. Jude has received some college interest and I expect his recruitment to continue to heat up going into his sophomore year.

Jude Lanier Jude Lanier 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB McCracken County | 2028 State KY is a receiver who caught my attention when breaking down freshman year film. He finished this past season with 21 receptions for 480 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games. Lanier is impressive after the catch, showing the strength to break tackles with ease to pick up extra yards. He is also a skilled route runner, using smooth breaks in his routes to create separation. Jude doesn’t currently hold any offers but he should be a player to keep an eye on over the next three seasons as his role in the McCracken County offense continues to grow.