Layton Wade
Layton Wade
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Alan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
While succeeding in proving to me that Fullbacks were not fully extinct, the only true power back on the 8th Grade Kentucky Future Stars struggled to get going–much like the offense in general. Again, without official stats, I had him a three carries for minimal yards. He also had a short kick return on a kick off.
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- Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars
- Multi-sport athlete
In a football climate where 7v7 is all the rage and operating out of the spread formation, or going four wide is more common than ever,
Layton Wade
Layton
Wade
5'6" | 200 lbs | RB
Apollo | 2029
KY
continues to prove that there is still a need for the power back/Fullback. Wade is pure power and smash mouth football who likely won’t get the headlines that some of the other backs do, but he keeps the chains moving in short distances. Built like a tree stump, Wade is a kid with a broad neck who uses his strength well. He was listed at 200-pounds last June as a seventh-grader and as of May 2025, was timed at a 12.65 in the 100m and recorded a shot put throw of 39’2″.
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