Making his presence known was William Shoptaw, a quarterback for Indy Select South 18U that impressed me with his efficiency this past weekend. Shoptaw was great at moving the chains, easily connecting with his receivers for the first down. I also liked how Shoptaw could find an open man deep in the backfield, showing off supreme arm strength and pin-point accuracy.

To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2028 in the state of Kentucky, I have William Shoptaw William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB St. Xavier | 2028 State KY . Shoptaw had an impressive sophomore year, completing 210/346 passes for 2,798 yards, 23 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 12 games. He has a cannon for an arm which he uses to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride in the deep passing game. Shoptaw has also shown impressive ball placement, putting his passes where only his intended receivers have a chance to catch them. William is another quarterback who I expect college coaches to be paying close attention to going into his junior year and moving forward.

William Shoptaw William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB St. Xavier | 2028 State KY has been very impressive in his first year as the starter for Hazard. Through six games, he leads 1A in passing, completing 110/177 passes for 1,453 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He is an accurate passer, showing the ability to fit passes into tight windows where only his intended receiver can catch the ball. Shoptaw also has the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. He has also ran the ball nine times for 46 yards this season. William should be a player for college coaches to keep an eye on as he continues to develop.

William Shoptaw William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB St. Xavier | 2028 State KY served as a backup this past season but he was impressive when put into action, completing 18/43 passes for 213 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. Shoptaw puts a ton of zip on his passes which is very useful when fitting passes into tight windows. He has also shown a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. William will be a quarterback for college coaches to keep an eye on as he takes the reins as the starting quarterback this season.

Shoptaw has a great frame and looked impressive. He is smooth and has great rhythm with his release. He’s efficient and was on time with the weapons he worked with in the event.

Claiming the number three spot on my list is William Shoptaw William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB St. Xavier | 2028 State KY , a quarterback at Hazard High School. Shoptaw stands out under center due to his size and ability to read the backfield, proving he can connect with his receivers for the touchdown pass despite heavy defensive coverage down the stretch. I also like how Shoptaw can outrun the defense and find an open man for the short pass.

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William Shoptaw William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB St. Xavier | 2028 State KY played in a backup role as a freshman but was very impressive when on the field, completing 18/43 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games. Shoptaw puts a ton of zip on his passes, showing the ability to fit passes into tight windows where only his intended receiver can catch it. He also has a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Shoptaw will be an intriguing quarterback to watch as he likely moves into the starting quarterback role for Hazard this season.