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Kale

Kern LB

Class

2027

Height

6'1"

Weight

225

HS

Great Bend

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KS

Kale Kern

Great Bend had one of their best seasons in school history and a big reason for their success...

Written by Ben Mitchum

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Ben Mitchum | Prep Redzone Scout

Ben Mitchum

Prep Redzone Scout

Great Bend had one of their best seasons in school history and a big reason for their success stemmed from their very athletic and aggressive defense. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound Kale Kern Kale Kern 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Great Bend | 2027 State KS teamed up with his All-State older brother in Trenton Kern Trenton Kern 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB/DL Great Bend | 2026 State KS to form arguably the best linebacking unit in the state. The elder Kern will represent Great Bend in the Shrine Bowl this coming summer.

Kern is also a very good student and holds a 4.0 GPA in the classroom.

He is best described as a physical downhill linebacker who can bring the pain. Sure and fundamental tackler who led all of 5A in tackles with 137 on the season. He diagnosis run plays very quickly. Plays his gap(s) at a high level and gets off blocks very effectively. Does not run around incoming blockers. Explosive defender who can play either inside or outside but more suited as a inside linebacker. Prototype college linebacker build. Overall Kern is one of the better linebackers in all of the state and comes in as the #1 linebacker in our rankings for 2027.

This past fall he had not only had those 137 tackles but also chipped in 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

He was named Honorable Mention All-State 5A at linebacker, first team All-Non Senior All-State 5A and lastly first team All-Western Athletic Conference at the same position.

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Written 7 hours ago

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