This group features a mixed bag of pass catchers - a fast rising prospect in the class of 2021, last year's state leader in yards and catches, a couple of all-purpose studs who don't necessarily fit the mold of a true wideout, and I'll throw in the nation's top TE for good measure.

 

Dekel Crowdus (Jr., Frederick Douglass/offers from Ohio State, Penn State, and UK)

2018 - 37 catches/831 yards/11 TDs

sophomore season - Dekel Crowdus highlights - Hudl

 

Jake Sloan (Sr., Pulaski County/EKU commit)

2018 - 116 catches/1,666 yards/13 TDs

Jake Sloan, Jr WR - Jake Sloan highlights - Hudl

 

Reese Smith (Sr., Boyle County/WVU commit)

2018 - 53 catches/1,173 yards/20 TDs

Junior Season Highlights - Reese Smith highlights - Hudl

 

Michael Mayer (Sr., Covington Catholic/Notre Dame commit)

2018 - 46 catches/1,029 yards/12 TDs

Michael Mayer Junior Year - Michael Mayer highlights - Hudl

 

Izayah Cummings (Sr., Male/UK commit)

2018 - 41 catches/597 yards/11 TDs

Missed five games due to injury

Junior Season Highlights - Izayah Cummings highlights - Hudl

 

Jackson Hensley (Sr., Pikeville)

2018 - 39 catches/829 yards/16 TDs

http://www.hudl.com/v/2B80U6

 

Imonte Owsley (Sr., Owensboro)

2018 - 54 catches/1,120 yards/12 TDs

http://www.hudl.com/v/2AtrNX

 

Malachi Corley (Sr., Campbellsville)

2018 - 41 catches/863 yards/14 TDs

http://www.hudl.com/v/2AUMcr

 

Kade Neely (Sr., Mayfield)

2018 - 40 catches/1,067 yards/15 TDs

http://www.hudl.com/v/2AgkaD

 

Miles Thomas (Sr., Tates Creek)

2018 - 34 catches/802 yards/11 TDs

http://www2.hudl.com/v/2ArtZ6

 

Ethan Bednarczyk (Sr., South Oldham)

2018 - 28 catches/665 yards/8 TDs

http://www.hudl.com/v/2Aurzj

Josh Moore North Hardin- 1224 yards 15 TDS- returns as well- one of the top WRs in state-

Seems like this is an especially strong year for receivers compared to some year's past.

 

Michael Mayer at TE is as good as they come and Reese Smith is an absolute stud.

 

The quantity of very solid receivers though is definitely more than year's past.

 

Reiley Colwick from Boyle County gets my vote for most underrated receiver though. For all that Reese does (which is a ton), Colwick is especially valuable to their passing game because he is so tough in between the hashes and can turn a 5 yard pass into a 50 yard pass with his speed.

I would watch out for sophomore WR at St. X, Mekhi Smith. Should definitely bring a different element to the Tiger passing game.

I would watch out for sophomore WR at St. X, Mekhi Smith. Should definitely bring a different element to the Tiger passing game.

 

He looks like a very promising young talent.

Dee Smith LCA.

I'm pretty sure that Owsley is out for the season with an ACL injury.

I'm pretty sure that Owsley is out for the season with an ACL injury.

 

WHAT! This is ABSOLUTELY Terrible News! I am so sad to hear this! Absolute difference maker for the Red Devils! He would (and still can) be a real steal for a smaller university. Has worked very hard to continue to improve for his senior year. Was one of the real reasons Owensboro beat BG in the playoffs last year.

 

I hope he recovers very soon!

ttt

Hagan Edge from Owensboro Catholic, 64 catches, 1283yds, 20 TDS

Hagan Edge from Owensboro Catholic, 64 catches, 1283yds, 20 TDS

 

Those are some incredible numbers! What year is this young man? Out of nowhere or did he shine last season as well?

Those are some incredible numbers! What year is this young man? Out of nowhere or did he shine last season as well?

 

Here's the number's for his QB also off the charts, #1 QB in state right now.

 

1 Hartz, Drew Owensboro Catholic

Games

10 203/289 70.2 3571 yards 49 TD 3 INT 357 AVG per game

Franklin Hayes from McCracken County over 1450 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Tereylin Calbert, Bardstown, 35 catches for 796 yards (in an offense with multiple targets), 11 TD's receiving, 1 TD rushing, 3 TD's by kick return.