2021 BluegrassPreps Mr. Football Watchlist (9/15)

[DevilMayCare]

Beechwood's apex predator adds another NKY prey to his ever growing hit list; JC's grizzly bear awakens after a two week hibernation; And speaking of bears, the Bruins' one man demolition crew grounds the Flyers
 

In alphabetical order:

Grant Bingham (OL, Johnson Central)

Week 4: After not playing since Week 1, the vaunted JC ground game didn't miss a beat against Cahokia (IL), bullying the Comanche's defense for 361 yards at seven yards a pop. The Golden Eagles survived in overtime in a performance rooted in grit and perseverance, qualities that embody the spirit of their beloved and ailing coach. 

 

Brady Clark (QB, Bardstown)

Season to date: 32/48 for 630 and 7 touchdowns with 0 interceptions

Highlights: vs. E'town

Week 4: Clark cracks the watchlist after a stellar night against Elizabethtown, in which he completed 12/15 throws for nearly 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Panthers can attest to the velocity and touch with which he delivers the football. Clark, who doubles as a baseball player, ripped a few fastballs and change-ups past E-Town's defense. And to say he's careful with the football would be an understatement.  Dating back to the 2019 playoffs, Clark has thrown 37 touchdown passes against just four picks. 
 

Samuel Cornett (QB, Frederick Douglass)

Season to date: 46/70 for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns with 1 interception ; 1 rushing touchdown 

Highlights: vs. Dunbar

Week 4: Few quarterbacks in the state can match the arm talent of the 6'6" leader of 5A's #1 team. He picked apart Dunbar's secondary with a cool 12/13 for just shy of three hundred yards and three touchdowns. The rushing numbers won't necessarily back it up, but he's far from the stationary target his size would suggest. He curiously has no college offers to speak of, but he passes the eyeball test in nearly every way.

 

Jagger Gillis (QB, Boyle County)

Season to date: 50/76 for 672 yards and 8 touchdowns with 1 interception ; 159 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns

Week 4: Boyle County poured it on Henderson County and Gillis was holding the can opener. He completed ten balls for 190 yards and three touchdowns, all three of which were caught by Cole Lanter. The offense has really picked it up the last two weeks, but a formidable challenge stands in front of them in the form of a Bowling Green defense allowing 180 yards and 10 points per game.

 

Cam Hergott (QB, Beechwood)

Season to date: 38/55 for 770 yards and 8 touchdowns with 0 interceptions ; 491 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns

Week 4: Someday Hergott might meet his match, but it was not this day in Independence. A week after throwing only one incompletion, he duplicated that feat against Simon Kenton. Over the last two weeks, he's connected on 21 of 23 throws for 515 yards. The Pioneers' defense is on the hook for 274 of those yards, as well as another 152 yards and three scores on the ground. A win over Covington Catholic would really shine on a Mr. Football resumè. Hergott and the Tigers made a go of it last year. This year, they look primed to pull it off.

 

Joe Humphreys (QB, Daviess County)

Season to date: 112/163 for 1,376 yards and 13 touchdowns with 5 interception ; 2 rushing touchdowns

Week 4: Daviess' County's OC seems intent on riding Humphreys' right arm until it falls off. The high volume passer logged 50 more attempts against Floyd Central. For comparison, Hergott has 55 for the year. That brings his total over the last three weeks to 147. That's a torrid pace, but Humphreys looks built for this. And he's earned the trust of his coach. Despite throwing four picks last week, the green light never changed. His 351 yards and two touchdowns were an integral part of DC's overtime win.

 

Clint McKee (RB, Graves County)

Season to date: 99 carries for 533 yards and 10 touchdowns ; 9 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown

Week 4: McKee and Graves County made the long trek to Mount Washington, where one of the weekend's best games unfolded. It was like one of those hidden gem college games tucked away on ESPN2 at 10pm. Offenses were in high gear and the scoreboard operator couldn't afford to step away, even for a bathroom break. McKee played a central role, rushing for 139 yards and three touchdowns. He became Graves County's all-time leader in carries on a 55 yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Next on the docket is Grayson County, a team that McKee has averaged 175 yards against the last two years. He should be in cruise control between now and a mid October date with Owensboro. 

 

Seth Mills (RB, Corbin)

Season to date: 50 carries for 525 yards and 8 touchdowns ; 6 receptions for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns ; 1 passing touchdown

Highlights: vs. Pulaski County

Week 4: Everything was clicking for Corbin against Pulaski County in a 49-6 Redhounds rout. Mills had 118 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns, including a 71 yarder sprung by a spin move that had a Pulaski defender grabbing at air. With Seth Huff now in the mix, Mills will be splitting carries going forward. We'll have to see how that affects his weekly production and, in turn, his watchlist status. 

 

Mason Moore (ATH, Lexington Christian Academy)

Season to date: 36 carries for 270 yards and 4 touchdowns ; 6 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns ; 6/8 for 73 yards and a touchdown ; a blocked punt return touchdown ; one interception

Highlights: vs. CAL

Week 4: What a luxury it must be to lose your quarterback to injury and have a player like Mason Moore step in to fill that void. With Drew Nieves currently sidelined, Moore has assumed signal caller duties and led LCA to consecutive wins at Boyle County and CAL. Against the Centurions, he had a hand in three scores - touchdown pass, run, and a blocked punt that found its way safely into his grasp as though it were drawn up that way. The two headed backfield of Moore and Xavier Brown has proven an unsolvable puzzle for top competition in LCA's last two games.

 

Jadarion Smith (DL, Ballard)

Season to date: 32 tackles ; 8.5 sacks and an additional 11 tackles for loss

Week 4: Smith continued his early season roll with another dominating effort against Franklin County. He was unblockable at times, recording three sacks - one of which forced a turnover - and emphatically sticking Kaden Moorman in the backfield for another loss. Smith has had a full season crammed into four games. He's been the most imposing, productive defensive force in the state, regardless of position.

 

Noteworthy performances from Week 4:

Kylan Galbreath (RB/LB, Mayfield) - 141 yards from scrimmage and 3 touchdowns against McCracken County

Cole Lanter (WR, Boyle County) - 5 receptions for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns against Henderson County

[Hearsay]

Brady Clark is also a 4.0 student and an exceptional high-character young man held in high regard by his teachers, classmates, and community, with an almost-maddening radiant positivity that rubs off on everyone around him. The son (and grandson) of football coaches, Brady eats, drinks and breathes football from the moment he wakes until the moment he closes his eyes, and probably dreams over-the-top TD throws while sleeping. Watches more film, both self-study and opponent, than anyone I’ve seen. He would leave after baseball games in the Spring and grab a couple buddies, flip on the lights at Garnis Martin Field, and work on footwork and precision throws on a weeknight. People who saw him start as a skinny little freshman forget that he is now 6’3” 190 lbs. who can run like an armored car and slide from pressure with his eyes downfield and throw a dime while on the move.

Ive known him since he was about 3 years old, patrolling the Tiger sideline as a ball boy at practices. If you’ve spent any time with him, you cannot help but be in his corner pulling for him. Very refreshing to see him on this list.

[sportsfan41]

Seems as though there aren't any dominant running backs, at least not numberswise so far.  There are some good numbers but nothing that jumps out at you. 

[gcbleedblue]

1 hour ago, sportsfan41 said:

Seems as though there aren't any dominant running backs, at least not numberswise so far.  There are some good numbers but nothing that jumps out at you. 

I really think McKee takes off. The second half of the schedule due to district games is very soft, this of course doesn't count Owensboro. He has the opportunity to rack up a ton in the other 5 games. 

[FB Head]

Great job DMC! Enjoy these recaps and catch up on performances around the state. 

[Zeleke3]

No doubt he is an Awesome QB with so much to offer.  Places the ball in the air where it needs to be. Also a strong running presence.  And even helps on Defense sometimes.  Look for continued success as the season progresses.

Most definitely he is a student with High Character.  His leadership is fantastic.  His enthusiasm to play the game is great.  His calmness on the field is fantastic.  His grades are top notch.  His community service is outstanding.  Not perfect but the type of player any coach would want to coach.  I know his Dad enjoys being his coach.  Time for college coaches to pay attention to the whole body of work on Brady.  Would look good in a WKU uniform!!!!  Keep up the great work Brady!!!

[Zeleke3]

1 minute ago, Zeleke3 said:

No doubt Brady Clark of Bardstown is an Awesome QB with so much to offer.  Places the ball in the air where it needs to be. Also a strong running presence.  And even helps on Defense sometimes.  Look for continued success as the season progresses.

Most definitely he is a student with High Character.  His leadership is fantastic.  His enthusiasm to play the game is great.  His calmness on the field is fantastic.  His grades are top notch.  His community service is outstanding.  Not perfect but the type of player any coach would want to coach.  I know his Dad enjoys being his coach.  Time for college coaches to pay attention to the whole body of work on Brady.  Would look good in a WKU uniform!!!!  Keep up the great work Brady!!!