Top Kentucky Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Kentucky, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The table shows the top 50 of 66. The deepest positions in the state are wide receivers, interior offensive linemen, quarterbacks.
Updated Jun 10, 2026How rankings and estimates work
- Rated recruits
- 66
- Five-stars
- 2
- Four-stars
- 10
- Nationally ranked
- 57
- Committed
- 6
Class year
Rankings by Class
All classes
Top 50 Kentucky Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kellan HallDL · Class of 2028 | Christian Academy of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | ★★★★★ | #1 | #4 | Uncommitted |
| 2 |  Seneca DriverTE · Class of 2027 | Boyle CountyDanville, KY | ★★★★★ | #1 | #15 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Tyler FrymanWR · Class of 2027 | BeechwoodFt Mitchell, KY | ★★★★ | #2 | #152 | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Ryan WallsIOL · Class of 2028 | MurrayMurray, KY | ★★★★ | #2 | #70 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Grayden ReidCB · Class of 2028 | AthertonLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #3 | #111 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  John Paul CarricoOT · Class of 2028 | Owensboro CatholicOwensboro, KY | ★★★★ | #4 | #184 | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Ja'Hyde BrownWR · Class of 2027 | Christian Academy of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #3 | #252 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Allen EvansCB · Class of 2027 | TrinityLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #4 | #253 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Malachi BrownDL · Class of 2027 | CorbinCorbin, KY | ★★★★ | #5 | #275 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Larron WestmorelandS · Class of 2027 | CorbinLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #6 | #459 | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Karsten BuschLB · Class of 2026 | St. XavierLouisville, KY | ★★★★ | #2 | #480 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Evan HamptonRB · Class of 2026 | OwensboroOwensboro, KY | ★★★★ | #1 | #497 | Vanderbilt |
| 13 |  Jordan HaskinsS · Class of 2027 | Bryan StationLexington, KY | ★★★ | #8 | #453 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Josiah HopeDL · Class of 2026 | North HardinRadcliff, KY | ★★★ | #4 | #463 | Purdue |
| 15 |  Garyon HobbsS · Class of 2027 | Christian Academy of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #9 | #523 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Dre'Mail CarothersQB · Class of 2027 | Owensboro CatholicOwensboro, KY | ★★★ | #7 | #909 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Man RobinsonCB · Class of 2028 | IMG AcademyLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #53 | #365 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Sebastian BlueDL · Class of 2027 | TrinityLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #10 | #574 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Ty AshleyLB · Class of 2027 | OwensboroOwensboro, KY | ★★★ | #11 | #625 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Avery ThompsonWR · Class of 2028 | Paducah TilghmanPaducah, KY | ★★★ | #5 | #581 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Jordan HolmanS · Class of 2027 | Woodford CountyVersailles, KY | ★★★ | #15 | #657 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Jacob SavageLB · Class of 2026 | RyleUnion, KY | ★★★ | #6 | #964 | Indiana |
| 23 |  Elijah Burns-CrumpS · Class of 2027 | TrinityLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #14 | #1027 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Justyn PerezIOL · Class of 2027 | Woodford CountyVersailles, KY | ★★★ | #13 | #1091 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Zai'Vion MeadsDL · Class of 2027 | AthertonLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #12 | #1107 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Cam O'HaraQB · Class of 2026 | CooperUnion, KY | ★★★ | #5 | #1275 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Brady HullIOL · Class of 2027 | Pulaski CountySomerset, KY | ★★★ | #20 | #672 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Hudsen CloseIOL · Class of 2028 | Taylor CountyCampbellsville, KY | ★★★ | #7 | #702 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Conrad HartTE · Class of 2027 | Lexington Christian AcademyLexington, KY | ★★★ | #18 | #816 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Bryten CloseOT · Class of 2026 | Taylor CountyCampbellsville, KY | ★★★ | #7 | #1209 | Louisville |
| 31 |  Kade GoodinQB · Class of 2027 | Martha Layne CollinsShelbyville, KY | ★★★ | #17 | #1246 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Emmett QueenQB · Class of 2027 | BeechwoodFt Mitchell, KY | ★★★ | #16 | #1248 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Maximus HuntTE · Class of 2027 | Holy CrossCovington, KY | ★★★ | #19 | #1504 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Chance McPike Jr.ATH · Class of 2027 | Paducah TilghmanPaducah, KY | ★★★ | #22 | #1507 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  KeeShun JacksonIOL · Class of 2027 | North HardinRadcliff, KY | ★★★ | #21 | #1536 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Marlon HarbinWR · Class of 2026 | St. XavierLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #10 | #1230 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Sam DawsonDL · Class of 2026 | South OldhamCrestwood, KY | ★★★ | #11 | #1347 | Louisville |
| 38 |  Timmy EmongoRB · Class of 2027 | Scott CountyGeorgetown, KY | ★★★ | #23 | #1582 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Griffin BenkeTE · Class of 2027 | HighlandsFort Thomas, KY | ★★★ | #24 | #1626 | Uncommitted |
| 40 |  Stone PerkinsCB · Class of 2026 | Christian Academy of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #8 | #1706 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Corey WarnerCB · Class of 2026 | Dupont ManualLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #9 | #1800 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Isaiah JacksonRB · Class of 2026 | Rockcastle CountyMount Vernon, KY | ★★★ | #12 | #2061 | Uncommitted |
| 43 |  Chase BellQB · Class of 2028 | South WarrenBowling Green, KY | ★★★ | #8 | #851 | Uncommitted |
| 44 |  Zane JohnsonQB · Class of 2027 | TrinityLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #25 | #1348 | Uncommitted |
| 45 |  Max MerzIOL · Class of 2026 | HighlandsFort Thomas, KY | ★★★ | #15 | #1846 | Uncommitted |
| 46 |  Ronald LunzWR · Class of 2026 | North HardinRadcliff, KY | ★★★ | #14 | #2354 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  David PellmanIOL · Class of 2026 | Dupont ManualLouisville, KY | ★★★ | #16 | #2445 | Uncommitted |
| 48 |  William SandfossOT · Class of 2026 | Newport Central CatholicNewport, KY | ★★★ | #13 | #2730 | Uncommitted |
| 49 |  Cooper BenkeATH · Class of 2027 | HighlandsFort Thomas, KY | ★★★ | #26 | #1747 | Uncommitted |
| 50 |  Tayden LorenzenATH · Class of 2027 | HighlandsFort Thomas, KY | ★★★ | #26 | #1761 | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Kentucky?+–
Kellan Hall is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Kentucky (Christian Academy of Louisville) in the Class of 2028, ranked No. 4 nationally.
How many rated football recruits are there from Kentucky?+–
66 Kentucky recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 2 five-stars and 10 four-stars. 6 have announced a college commitment.
How are Kentucky recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.