Seneca Driver (TE, ATH)

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The season started with Driver as one of the favorites to bring home the award. In the first two weeks of the season he had 5 carries for 235 yards and 4 TDs, 9 catches for 107 yards and 2 TDs, 2 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 INT.

He missed the next two games.

Last week against Ballard he had 7 catches for 86 yards and a TD, then 3 tackles and a TFL to go with it.

All eyes were on this week against St. X. Not only did the Rebels need a big game from him, he needed a big game to stay alive in the conversation. A big game he needed, and a big game he delivered. After a first drive pick six, he blocked the PAT to keep the score 0-6. From there, the very next play he mossed a St. X defender and out ran the rest as he ran 84 yards for the TD, and the Rebels never trailed from there. He finished the game with 8 carries for 20 yards and a TD, 4 catches for 164 yards and 2 TD. And if that wasn't enough, he also threw a 12 yard TD to finish with four TDs. Defensively he had two tackles and never came off the field. He didn't have to punt, but if Boyle needed to punt he is their punter as well.

The next few weeks he won't get but probably a half of play, but he will have the chance to have another big game against Frederick Douglass at home week 11.

From the 2026 Mr. Football Watchlist (10/5): https://bluegrasspreps.com/forums/topic/260116-2026-mr-football-watchlist-105/

- As if opponents needed something else to worry about, the scope of Seneca Driver's skillset has been expanded to include his arm. He threw, caught, and rushed for touchdowns against St. X. Altogether, he accounted for four scores and 108 receiving yards in his primary role as a pass catcher.

He's also the punter.

8 minutes ago, Rebel said:

He's also the punter.

Thanks @Rebel and I included that in my opening:

He didn't have to punt, but if Boyle needed to punt he is their punter as well.

This is a one-horse race for Mr. Football.

Will be real interesting to see if he actually ends up at OU. One would think they are very close to a coaching change.

2 hours ago, Pi said:

Will be real interesting to see if he actually ends up at OU. One would think they are very close to a coaching change.

Agree and I am hoping Coach Stein can flip Driver to UK.

And this is a multiple time a week occurrence. This is at a middle school football game after their practice.

On 10/8/2026 at 11:40 AM, theguru said:

Agree and I am hoping Coach Stein can flip Driver to UK.

As much as the tight end is involved in the offense under Stein I think he would be a good fit at UK.

As great as Driver is, in no world should he win this award over JaHyde Brown. Over 1,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns through eight games. Those numbers are absurd. Plus, he plays on the best team in the state and has not missed multiple games.

The question I always find myself asking in discussions like this, does this award go to the best player in the state or in case of the Heisman does it go to the best player in the nation? Or does it go to the best player on the best team? That in my humble opinion is two totally different questions. If, (and that is a big two letter word), it goes to the best player in the state, how does Driver not win? Again, in my humble opinion, he's the best tight end not just in Kentucky, but I think the nation. I know it has him third, but I'd love to see the other two? I had someone (I will not name drop), but is a Boyle County alum, tell me, Driver maybe the best player in the Nation, not just Kentucky.

On 10/7/2026 at 9:34 AM, bruin66 said:

This is a one-horse race for Mr. Football.

Who's the one-horse?

Driver will not be flipping to UK. They aren't even after him any longer.

On 10/7/2026 at 8:34 AM, bruin66 said:

This is a one-horse race for Mr. Football.

Not really. I would give it to JaHyde Brown over Seneca. Ja'Hyde is putting up crazy numbers and has not gotten personal fouls and made poor decisions all season. He is also about to break some all time KHSAA Receiving records if I am understanding correctly.