[OutlawJoseyWales]

Long way to go...

Belfry has some massive holes to fill but has a strong core to build around:

OFFENSIVE Starters Returning (3):
OT Justin Barker- Not the big bopper, but was consistently solid this season.

FB Derek Wellman- Plain and simple a superstar as evidence by his State Finals performance

HB Taveon Hunter- Was superb down the stretch and will be one of the better big play backs in the State

OFFENSIVE KEY RETURNEES:
SE Ryan Jessie- Essentially played 50/50 at SE

TE Braxton Miller- Played in most double tight sets

C Dagen Rash- Should be able to step right in. Started several games when Preece was hurt and did well.

OT Austin Lawson- Probably the most critical. The kid has a chance to be special and at 6'5 335 is the best possible scenario when you lose Austin Dotson

QB Avery Browning- Browning runs the Offense well and has started a handful of games the past two years

RB Peyton Hensley- The superb Freshman was brilliant in a reserve role and will either be asked to move to the starting HB spot or split carries with Wellman at FB





DEFENSIVE starters returning (6):
DE Grayson Cook- Cook was outstanding as a Freshman.Love his potential.

LB Austin Fields- One of the most pleasant surprises was how he developed from being seen as a liability to a very solid LB

LB Derek Wellman- Best LB in EKY and one of the best in the State

NG Chase Runyon- Does a very good job and will have to help anchor the LOS.

CB Devin Varney- Can be a gamechanger

CB Taveon Hunter- May see his role on Defense decrease as his role on offense increases

DEFENSIVE Key Returnees:
S Justin Adkins- Was the starter until he was lost for the season with an injury. Will be a welcome addition for sure.

DE Josh Keathley- Might see him move to Dove's DT spot, undersized by quick and played well when he saw action with the Varsity

S Ben Bentley- With Browning possibly at QB you could see Bentley take over at a Safety spot, hard not seeing this kid get on the field somewhere

CB Isaiah Birchfield- I am really high on this Freshman and think he can be a big time help if he puts in the work.

DT Jacob Baisden- You don't replace Ray Horton, but Belfry couldn't ask for a better Freshman in the pipeline than this razor sharp kid with great feet

Other Newcomers:
LB Seth Mounts- Remember the name. He has all the tools to be one of the best Freshman players in all of KY.

OL Ethan Wolford- Have heard nothing but positive's about this current Freshman and some think he may challenge for a starting Guard spot

It's definitely going to be interesting to see who steps in to really challenge for some of these spots that are going to open up. Some other potential names to follow: Offensively: Fullback-- (FR) Joe Chafin---hurt all season, OL- (Fr) Sean Cochran, (Soph) Logan Arbogast. Defensively: DL-- (FR)Jonathan Stepp and (Soph) Cameron Maynard, LB (Soph)Randall West--coming back off an injury, (FR) John Ashurst .

There are gonna be some battles come July and August.