To wrap up our top five ATH in the class of 2024 in the state of Kentucky, I have Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY . Partin was one of the most productive ball carriers in the state on offense, finishing the season with 224 carries for 1,925 yards and 25 touchdowns in nine games. He is a hard runner that has shown the strength and contact balance to run straight through defenders without losing stride. Partin has also shown that he has the speed to run away from the defense once he hits the open field. Steve also played a key role on defense at linebacker, finishing the season with 68 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and five sacks. Partin signed with Yale where I can see him becoming a key contributor wherever they decide to play him once he gets there.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY is another ball carrier that had an outstanding senior year. He finished the regular season with 205 carries for 1,813 yards and 24 touchdowns. Partin is a very strong runner that has shown the contact balance to run straight through defenders without break stride. Once he hits the open field, he has also shown the speed to run away from the defense on long runs. Partin also caught three passes for 33 yards and threw two touchdown passes during the regular season while also playing a role on defense at linebacker. Steve is committed to Yale where I can see him making a huge impact wherever they decide to play him.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY is another player that has stood out in a big way during his senior year. He is among the statewide leaders in rushing, carrying the ball 205 times for 1,813 yards and 24 touchdowns in eight games. Partin is a strong runner that has shown the ability to run straight through defenders without breaking stride. Once he hits the open field, Partin has also shown the he has the speed to run away from the defense on long runs. Steve also plays a key role on defense at linebacker where he is disruptive both as a run stopper and pass rusher. He has accounted for 64 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and five sacks so far. Partin is committed to Yale where I can see him carving out a key role on either side of the ball once he gets there.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY is a player that has had a very strong 2023 season and continued to impress this past week. Partin played a huge role in his team’s win over McCreary Central, running the ball 21 times for 310 yards and five touchdowns. He is a physical runner that has shown the ability to run through defenders and break tackles with ease without losing stride. Once he hits the open field, Partin has also showed that he has the speed to run away from the defense on long runs. Partin also made an impact on defense at linebacker, finishing the game with five tackles, two tackles for loss, and two sacks. Steve is committed to Yale where I can see him making an impact regardless of where they decide to play him once he gets there.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY is another player that has been high on my radar for a while and has continued to impress this season. In just three games, Partin has carried the ball 68 times for 812 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is a physical runner that has shown the contact balance to break tackles without losing stride. Once he hits the open field, Partin has shown that he has the speed to run away from the defense for long runs. Partin is also a very impressive linebacker on defense, accounting for 23 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks so far. Steve is committed to Yale where I can see him making a huge impact on either side of the ball at the next level.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY had by far the most impressive performance from this past week. He was unstoppable in his team’s win over Danville, running the ball 41 times for 526 yards and seven touchdowns. This performance lands him at third all-time in the state of Kentucky for single-game rushing yards. Partin uses an impressive combination of strength, speed, and elusiveness to break away on long runs at any given moment. He also plays a key role on defense as a linebacker, finishing last week’s game with five tackles. Steve is committed to Yale where I can see him being a very productive player for them once he gets his opportunity.

Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY is a player that I’ve had high on my radar for a while now that continued to impress this past week. He was dominant on both sides of the ball in Knox Central’s win over Scott (TN). On defense, Partin lined up at linebacker where he was very impressive against the run. He does a great job of reading his keys and flowing to the ball quickly, and is a very reliable tackler once he gets there. Partin finished the game with 12 tackles and seven tackles for loss. He also showed some ability as a pass rusher, finishing the game with three sacks. On offense, Partin carried the ball 16 times for 197 yards and four touchdowns. Partin is committed to Yale where I can see him making a big impact on either side of the ball once he gets there.

While a pre-season injury had delayed Partin’s senior season debut until his Panthers’ Week 2 tilt at Somerset, it appears that he is quickly rounding into his customary form after his team’s much-needed 44-3 win over visiting Scott (TN). In addition to breaking free for 197 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns on 16 carries, he also scored a successful two-point conversion and led the Knox Central defense with 2 solo tackles, 10 assists 7 (yes, 7) tackles for loss and 3 sacks. A competitive and skilled performer capable of playing a variety of roles on both sides of the ball, Partin has committed to attend Yale University next fall and seems to project most favorably as a strong safety or possibly as an outside linebacker and immediate special teams contributor.

Wrapping up our top five ATH in the class of 2024 is Steve Partin Steve Partin 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Knox Central | 2024 State KY from Knox Central. Partin is a dynamic athlete that plays many different roles for his team. On offense, he was primarily the starting quarterback, completing 70/114 passes for 927 yards, eleven touchdowns, and only two interceptions. While he is impressive as a passer, he does most of his damage on the ground, running the ball 271 times for 1,782 yards and 26 touchdowns this season. His combination of strength, speed, and elusiveness make him a very dangerous ball carrier once he hits the open field. He also occasionally lined up at receiver this past season, catching 10 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Partin is a very productive linebacker, finishing his junior year with 71 tackles and one tackle for loss. He does a great job of reading his keys and comes downhill in a hurry against the run. Partin plays with a ton of physicality, fighting through blocks on his way to the ball and exploding through contact once he gets there. Steve currently only holds one offer from Yale but I expect more to come as he has received a lot of college interest and has the talent to be productive at multiple positions at the next level.

Few players in the state of Kentucky will return  this  fall with a junior season resume comparable to the offensive and defensive production that Partin provided his Panthers in 2022 as both a quarterback and linebacker. In 11 total games, he completed 70 of 114 pass attempts for a 61.4% completion percentage, 927 yards and 11 touchdown passes while throwing only 2 interceptions all season. In addition, as a ball carrier, he racked up 271 carries for 1,782 yards (an average of 6.6 yards per carry) and 26 rushing touchdowns. To their credit, the Panther coaching staff also found other ways to distribute the football to this exceptional playmaker, as evidenced by his 10 pass receptions for 168 yards and 2 touchdown receptions. For those keeping score at home, that is an average of almost 262 yards of total offense and 16.8 points per game!  Also a resilient and high-energy defender, Partin contributed 37 solo tackles, 34 assists and 1 tackle for loss on the other side of the ball. Partin’s athleticism and competitive spirit have already attracted the attention of recruiters both in-state and beyond, and fans in this region are certain that his upcoming senior season will yield only more achievements and opportunities like those already produced.