2026 Mr. Football Watchlist (10/27)

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The watchlist is, by necessity, numbers driven. But touchdowns, yards, and tackles only tell part of the story. Seneca Driver’s stats don't quite measure up, but everything else leans heavily in his favor. No one passes the eye test and impacts the game more than this 6’6” pillar of Title Town.

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Kade Goodin’s historically prolific regular season is complete. He accounted for 338 total yards and seven more touchdowns against South Oldham. The playoffs will likely make or break his case.

Restrained once more by the cavernous space between Beechwood and its district mates, Tyler Fryman continued to make the most of limited opportunities, scoring three touchdowns on four touches against Bracken County.

Season to date: 42 receptions for 802 yards and 7 TDs | 192 rushing yards and 9 TDs | 2 pick-sixes | 1 kick return touchdown

Dakari Talbert continued his fine form, albeit in a reduced role relative to his two previous outings. He rushed for 104 yards and two scores on seven carries and added a receiving touchdown in a blowout of GRC. He's rushed for nearly 600 yards over his last three games.

Forced into an unorthodox role against Highlands - taking snaps and making tackles - Timmy Emongo tallied 116 all-purpose yards and made ten stops from his perch in the back third of Scott County's defense.

Dre'Mail Carothers was a tidy 8/12 for 200 yards and three touchdowns against McLean County.

Zane Johnson threw a pair of touchdown passes against Oldham County. His campaign will take an extended hiatus as Trinity romps its way to late November, where he will reemerge among the favorites.

Season to date: 130/220 (59%) for 2,093 yards with 25 TDs and 3 INTs | 5 rushing TDs

Kasen Brock ran for two scores in a rivalry road win over Southwestern.