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How does somerset look as far as skill positions?

Somerset lost Alex Lange (quarterback and leading rusher), as well as Storm Wilson in the skill position. Arguably two of the better athletes in the mountains over the past 3 years, however what they return is very good. The junior class won an 8th grade state title for small division in 2009, and is poised to replace what the Jumpers lost by committee. Players like Will Lange (alexs' brother) who timed a 4.5 40 at the UK camp, as well as Winton who timed a 4.6 40 at the UK camp. Cam Chevront (sp?) will likely be the Z receiver, he made the all state track team and runs in the high 4.4's, as well as guys like Patrick Williams who runs in the 4.5/6s and Tyler Megargel. Add in guys like Tevin Slaughter, a 6'0 240 lb fullback who runs a 4.7 and is a freak in the weight room (385 bench, 700 squat, 315 power clean) and Kagen Skidmore a 6'3 280 lb lineman getting looks from Louisville, UK, and other schools around the state. This group should be very nice. The jumpers also add Tyson Williams who is said to be one of the better tight ends in the state at 6'5 250, however I have yet to see the kid play. I know that at the down and dirty camp at EKU there were 3 proported scholarship offers given or mentioned and those three were Tyson Williams, Tevin Slaughter, and Kagen Skidmore, all of whom will be major contributors for the Jumpers this season. Somerset did lose quite a bit of on field performance offensively, but they return 8 starters on offense, and 9 on defense. This team should be very good IMO, but you never know until the pads are on and the ball is kicked. This group worked very hard in the weight room this off season, they should be nice. Looking forward to Hazard, Breathitt, Whitley, Glasgow etc. Should be a fun season of football at the Briar Patch!