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FYI, This is Rob Gidel of Kentucky Sports Radio's Pre-Season Class of 2010 Rankings:


1. Tim Patterson - LB 6′5 235 - Louisville/Central HS
If you don’t already know, he’s probably the best recruit to come out of the state since Micah. Not much needs to be said about Patterson other then he’s simply heads and shoulders the best prospect in the state and maybe a four or five star recruit.

2. Miles Simpson - RB 6′2 195 - Independence/Simon Kenton HS
He had an unbelievable year this past season literally carrying his team to the 6A state finals on his back. Simpson has decent speed and could make a move to defensive back at the next level if things don’t work out at running back. Has offers from Kentucky and Louisville.

3. Austin Collinsworth - WR/S 6′1 180 - Fort Thomas/Highlands HS
The son of the great Chris Collinsworth, who starred at the University of Florida and for many years in the NFL. Chris’ allegiences to Florida will matter little, as his mother is a former UK cheerleader. Austin is a smart, heady football player who finds ways to make plays. Versatility could give him a look at safety at the next level. Already has an offer from Kentucky.

4. Tate Nichols - TE 6′7 225 - Union/Ryle HS
Good offers are already on the table for this huge tight end who could eventually get moved to offensive line. Certainly got the frame work to put on some weight. Needs to improve his foot work, but at 6-7, that can be overlooked.

5. Stephen Robinson - WR 5′9 165 - Louisville/Central HS
Louisville and Illinois already offered him. He’s a deep threat receiver, but a little on the small side. Regardless, teams will offer Robinson just for the simple sake in getting an in-house ear to Patterson. Robinson could help out at defensive back or kick returner for someone at the next level.

6. Antonio Andrews - QB/WR/CB 6′0 175 - Fort Campbell/HS
I watched Andrews do everything but mow the grass in a dominating performance against Fort Knox. I don’t know where he’ll play at the next level, as he’s currently a quarterback, or if he’ll get a strong look because of his size, but there is zero doubt this kid is a football player. Poor competition might hurt him in 2A, but he had over 370 all-purpose yards in the championship game for crying out loud.

7. Quan Weaver - RB/CB 5′11 175 - Frankfort/HS
Banks or Weaver could go in this spot. I think Weaver’s faster, so I’ll hold him here. He was MVP of his county this past year and ran for over 2,000 yards for the Panthers. He runs a 4.4 forty and I believe around an 11-flat in the 100-meter. Much like EJ Fields, he’s got the track mentality at times on the football field and tries to burn everyone. He’s raw, but another nice looking athlete for someone to play around with.

8. Kevin Connaughton - OL, 6′4, 265 - Covington/Catholic
Kevin was pretty darn good at the Scout combine winning underclassman honors for his efforts. I’m not sure how his height will effect him, but he’s one to watch.

9. Tyrrell Willis - RB/LB 6-3, 235 - Murray/Calloway County
Consider me biased as I watched him plow through the record books the past two years. He’s got a chance with his size to make a play for one of the top spots in the state. I’m surprised he doesn’t get more consideration for Mr. Football. Reminds me of Eric Shelton.

10. Troy Turner - RB/LB 6′0 200 - Fort Campbell/HS
Production wide, he’s right up there with other backs in the state and he’s a perfect compliment in the backfield to Andrews, but he has the same issues as everyone else with where he plays at the next level. He seems to run well with his weight, so the idea of moving him to linebacker might be a possibility.

11. VaShun Banks - RB/CB 5′11 171 - Hopkinsville/Christian Co
He ran for over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior and has some breakaway speed despite still learning how to run with the football. Could probably make the transition to corner at the next level. Very similar to other athletes that have come out of this region in the past. Very speedy guy who makes people miss.

12. Jermiah Neal - RB 5′10 185 Louisville/St. Xavier
Neal got some playing time and impressed after Deuce Finchwent down with an injury early on in the season and Coach Glaser wanted to save his horses for the playoff stretch. Neal picked up the slack. Track kid that will run well this summer.

13. Harris Biven - OL, 6′3, 285 - Owensboro/Apollo
Hard to overlook Biven because he’s such a big kid. I wonder how much he’ll grow, if anything, and how serious some of the attention he’s getting is, though.

14. Brandon Roller - LB 6-2, 225 - Fort Thomas/Highlands
This kid is a just a flat-out football player. Hits like a truck. You simply cannot overlook his production as a football player the past two years. He’s been one of the best linebackers in the state every single season and has different game speed. I don’t know if he’s UK material, but someone will get a good one.

15. Charles Quainoo - RB, 5′11, 175 - Florence/Boone Co.
From Shawn Alexander’s neck of the wood, Quainoo ripped through Kentucky HS last year, but he has to get his speed up if he wants to become an elite prospect. He’s already getting interest from a ton of schools.
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Aaron Watts - RB/WR/CB 6-2, 175 - Stearns/McCreary Central
Jacob Russell - QB, 6′4, 225 - Lawrenceburg/Anderson Co.
Eric Shaw - CB, 5′9, 175 - Lexington/Lafayette HS
Tyler Grubbs - OL/DL 6′6 285 - Fort Thomas/Highlands
Channing Fugate - RB/LB, 6′2, 225 - Jackson/Breathitt Co.
Mason Kelly - OL/DL, 6′3, 285 - Louisville/Bullitt East HS
Dominique Hayden - RB, 5-8, 220 - Lexington/Christian HS
Neil Wilson - WR, 6-2, 225 - Tompkinsville/Monroe County
Bryan Hynes - OL 6′6, 260 - Louisville/Fern Creek HS
Aaron Nance - WR, 6-4, 195 - Louisville/Seneca
Ryan Moses - QB, 6′4, 235 - /Williamsburg


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