’26 RB/LB averaged nearly nine yards a carry and nearly 200-yards rushing per game
DJ Wren made our Big Ass Fans, Small School All-State FB team this past season. Why shouldn’t he have made the team, Wren only led his team in rushing, passing, scoring, tackling, and tackling ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage. Wren plays basketball and football and is a kid who has a versatile skill set and a ton of characteristics lending to fantastic game play at the high school or even college levels. We will miss players like DJ Wren.
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
Corbin, KY: It is difficult to think of DJ Wren and not think of the little bird which is a member of the family Troglodytidae and described as small, brown passerine birds. According to Wikipedia, Wrens are known for their bold personalities, loud and beautiful songs, and busy, energetic behavior.
Wrens are often seen flitting through dense cover with their tails held high. Wrens are small, mostly brown birds famous for using cavities (like birdhouses) for nesting. The Wren’s complex vocalizations (like the Carolina Wren’s “tea-kettle” call), and surprisingly aggressive habits, including destroying other birds’ eggs to secure nesting spots, make them appear quite bold for birds of such diminutive size.
In folklore, wrens have been associated with various meanings. In some cultures, they were considered symbols of luck and happiness, the bird of kings. In other cultures, Wrens were associated with cunning and trickery.
This particular Wren, DJ Wren, was noted for leading his team in about every critical statistical category and on both sides of the scrimmage line. That type production is quite bold, quite cunning, in spite of his standing 6’2″ tall and weighing in the neighborhood of 190-lbs.
Wren only compiled nine (9) games of game stats from his senior season (2025). That aside, Wren still gained 1,747-yards rushing with 16-TDs. Wren averaged 8.9-yards a carry and 194-yards rushing per game.
Wren gained 1,747-yards & scored 16-TDs in only nine (9) games
KHSAA statistical website
Wren was much more than a ground gainer. Wren led the team in passing, scoring, tackling, and tackling opposing ball carriers in the backfield.
Wren played LB on defense. Wren registered 58-tackles, seven (7) TFLs, a FF, and a FR.
Wren was too valuable to ever spell. Wren just never left the field of play.
College programs really prize athletes with a variety of skill sets. Wren fits this mold. Wren plays varsity basketball in addition to his football exploits.
Where will Wren land for his college football? We don’t know other than to say there isn’t an in-commonwealth school, from the NAIA to NCAA Divisions I, II, or even III, who shouldn’t be taking long, hard looks at this prospect.
We know this, the Wildcats will find flight much more difficult without this particular bird hanging around its future locker rooms. Then again, what do we know?
This is Friday Night Fletch, reporting for KPGFootball, reminding you to PLAY THROUGH THE WHISTLE!
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