RETURNING STANDOUT

One of the top 2028 prospects in Lincoln County’s program, WR/DB Kody Adkins is already making an impact on both sides of the ball. Adkins finished with 50 tackles on defense while adding nearly 400 all-purpose yards between the running and passing game, showing he could contribute in a variety of ways as a young player. His versatility gives the Panthers another weapon whenever the ball is in his hands, and he’s the type of player the program can continue building around. Expect Adkins to take on an even bigger role over the next two seasons and emerge as a standout player for the Panthers.

2028 ATH Kody Adkins Kody Adkins WR/DB Lincoln County | 2028 WV is one of those sophomores whose stat line tells you he’s around the football, even without a full tape in hand. At Lincoln County, he logged 62 carries for 170 yards, added 16 catches for 209 yards and a score, and finished with 50 tackles and two tackles for loss on defense. That kind of two-way involvement usually points to a staff that trusts him. Projecting forward, the conversation starts with where his body and athletic profile settle, whether he grows into a true defensive back or continues carving out a role as a hybrid athlete. Adkins has a chance to turn steady sophomore production into a real jump as an upperclassman in 2026.