USA Today American Family-Insurance All-Kentucky Team

[ATLCat]

2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA State Football Teams | USA Today High School Sports | USA Today High School Sports

 

COACH OF THE YEAR: Chris Wolfe, Male (Louisville)

 

Wolfe guided the Bulldogs to a perfect season and their first state title in 15 years. Male took few prisoners this year, defeating 13 of 15 opponents by four or more touchdowns, and notching seven shutouts.

 

OFFENSE

 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Quinton Baker, Blazer (Ashland)

 

Injuries held Baker to just 15 carries over the final three games of the season (two of which the Tomcats lost), but when he was healthy, no one could touch the senior speedster. Baker averaged 10.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,976 yards overall, with 26 touchdowns.

 

First Team

 

QB Riley Hall (6-1, 180, Sr.), Pulaski County (Somerset)

RB Quinton Baker (5-9, 195, Sr.), Blazer (Ashland)

RB Daric Pugh (6-0, 205, Sr.), Pikeville

WR Jake Johnson (6-1, 185, Jr.), Pulaski County (Somerset)

WR Brett Slusher (6-2, 195, Sr.), Beechwood (Fort Mitchell)

TE Ethan Britt (6-0, 200, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

OL Landon Young (6-7, 310, Sr.), Lafayette (Lexington)

OL Jedrick Wills (6-5, 312, Jr.), Lafayette (Lexington)

OL Nathan Murray (6-6, 328, Sr.), Bell County (Pineville)

OL Blake Asher (6-4, 300, Sr.), Leslie County (Hyden)

OL Drake Jackson (6-2, 290, Sr.), Woodford County (Versailles)

 

Second Team

 

QB Hayden Shelton (6-1, 180, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

RB Dillon Powell (5-11, 190, Sr.), Simon Kenton (Independence)

RB Zyaire Hughes (6-1, 185, Sr.), McCracken County (Paducah)

WR Joseph Ogbogu (6-1, 156, Sr.), Lexington Catholic

WR Zackery Smith (5-11, 175, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

TE Mack Cox (6-4, 220, Sr.), Boyle County (Danville)

OL David Sandlin (6-0, 280, Sr.), Simon Kenton (Independence)

OL Saige Young (6-4, 320, Sr.), Woodford County (Versailles)

OL Will Ulmer (6-5, 285, Sr.), Madison Central (Richmond)

OL Noah Bringer (6-2, 310, Sr.), Male (Louisville)

OL Bo Hebel (6-2, 300, Sr.), Highlands (Forth Thomas)

 

DEFENSE

 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kash Daniel, Paintsville

 

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound senior also started at quarterback for the Tigers (13-1), but he made his reputation patrolling from sideline to sideline at middle linebacker. A U.S. Army All-American, Daniel recorded 88 solo tackles, 65 assisted tackles and four fumble recoveries.

 

First Team

 

DL Derek Dorsey (6-3, 265, Sr.), DuPont Manual (Louisville)

DL Ray Horton (6-2, 285, Jr.), Belfry

DL Tre Hornbuckle (6-3, 235, Sr.), Murray

DL Jake Paulson (6-4, 230, Jr.), Christian Academy (Louisville)

LB Drew O’Bryan (6-4, 220, Sr.), Blazer (Ashland)

LB Kash Daniel (6-3, 250, Sr.), Paintsville

LB Damon Lowe (6-3, 235, Sr.), Trinity (Louisville)

DB Tre Fant (6-2, 170, Sr.), Bowling Green

DB Davonte Robinson (6-2, 170, Sr.), Henry Clay (Lexington)

DB Dee Cain (6-2, 215, Sr.), Caldwell County (Princeton)

DB Rodjay Burns (6-2, 175, Sr.), Trinity (Louisville)

 

Second Team

 

DL Connor Foos (6-4, 260, Sr.), Trinity (Louisville)

DL Sean Cleasant (6-2, 275, Jr.), DuPont Manual (Louisville)

DL Johnny Hernandez (6-0, 225, Sr.), Mayfield

DL Harley Lambert (6-4, 265, Sr.), Corbin

LB Michael Perry (6-0, 185, Sr.), Shelby County (Shelbyville)

LB Devante Coleton (6-1, 215, Sr.), South Warren (Bowling Green)

LB Lamarius Kinslow (6-2, 222, Sr.), Fern Creek (Louisville)

DB Mason Alstatt (6-0, 190, Sr.), Lafayette (Lexington)

DB Devon Key (6-1, 194, Sr.), Bryan Station (Lexington)

DB Luke Trimble (6-1, 180, Sr.), Paintsville

DB Trent Kincaid (5-7, 155, Jr.), Simon Kenton (Independence)

 

SPECIAL TEAMS

 

P Austin Johnson (6-2, 190, Sr.), DeSales (Louisville)

[4luvofthegame]

How was this team chosen?

[ATLCat]

I have no clue and was wondering that myself

[Jack of all Trades]

Special teams has a punter, but no kicker or return guys?

[Rambo4343]

Guys WHO CARES. Let's be glad these news outlets recognize kids. Don't be a sour grapes. Then when they quit doing this. You guys will say, "Well our state never gets recognized."

[Knights]

Pretty solid IMO.

[4luvofthegame]

Pretty solid IMO.

 

Agreed, I like this one better than the CJ.

[jericho]

Good list but as with any list there are guys who were overlooked and left off.

[Basement Barbers]

I think they got it right.

[ShamrockChamps]

Solid list, no head scratchers on this one for me

[Bison66]

Good list but as with any list there are guys who were overlooked and left off.

 

Agreed,,, how does the Hendrix kid from Cooper,, led 6A in receiving yards and 15 touchdowns,, as well as 8 Interceptions not make the list?

[Old-School-Football]

Solid list, no head scratchers on this one for me

 

Nobody left off either list on this one?

[Old-School-Football]

I would only argue that Kinslow IS NOT a 2nd team selection regarding ANY list put together for the state of KY. And, having zero defensive players from Male is still hard to digest.

[Les]

State's leading rusher not even mention. Total. Joke.

[Bluegrasscard]

Congratulations to all named here. It is a very solid group and well done.

 

Its only two 2 teams worth of players. That is less than 1% of the population. So some deserving players were not listed. But that is no reason to tear at those that did or to call the teams a total joke.

 

Congratulations to all listed here and enjoy your next level if you pursue that path.