Seneca Driver is a name you’ll likely hear more and more over the coming years. A sophomore at Boyle County, the 6-foot-7, 210-pound tight end is already up to nine Division I offers. Several nearby schools such as Kentucky, Louisville, and Cincinnati are among those to extend scholarships.

After watching him in person last week, it’s easy to see why. Driver is the second-leading receiver for undefeated Boyle County (14 receptions), the unanimous top team in the Bluegrass since Week 1. He’s turned those 14 catches into 170 yards and four touchdowns. On defense, he’s racked up nine tackles (four solo) with one for a loss.

During the Rebels’ 51-7 victory over Lexington Catholic on Friday, Driver finished with three receptions for 34 yards. He also pulled in a successful two-point conversion catch and recorded two tackles (one solo) as a defensive end. Did I mention this is the first season he’s ever played organized football?

“It hasn’t been hard,” Driver, whose dad and uncle both played college football, said about adjusting to the gridiron.

Driver is actually one of two massively long tight ends at Boyle County’s disposal. Head coach Justin Haddix is flush with talent, also rolling out a 6-foot-6 sophomore tight end Maddox Hager. Driver is the younger brother of Brock Driver, a senior EKU commit who fuels Boyle County’s defense. Then, of course, there’s West Virginia commit Montavin Quisenberry, who might just be the Mr. Football favorite halfway through the season.

“Seneca is a special young kid,” Haddix said after Friday’s win. “This is the sixth game he’s ever played football, high school football. He missed all of last year (due to injury). So getting him and continually working to get better and hoping he takes that work ethic like Montavin (has). He’s got a lot of guys pushing him.”

It’s the potential inside of Driver, who also plays basketball, that makes him a truly intriguing long-term prospect. West Virginia, WKU, EKU, Miami (OH), Kent State, and Marshall have also offered him. But as mentioned earlier, it’s the trio of Kentucky, Louisville, and Cincinnati that stand out so far.

“Those are the top (schools) really,” He said of the three.

Since Driver is only a sophomore, college coaches have to communicate over phone/text through his high school coaches. He’ll begin taking visits soon with UK, UL, and UC all expected to receive one, although he’s accompanied his older brother on visits to Lexington in the past. Driver was able to chat in person with associate head coach Vince Marrow during one of his many college camp visits over the summer.

“He seemed like he could be a good coach and be straight up with you,” Driver said of Marrow. “At the camps and stuff, he’ll tell you straight up (what you’re doing wrong).”

Driver isn’t currently ranked by any major recruiting outlets, but if he continues to produce at this rate, he’ll continue to earn offers and watch his stock soar.

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