JoaQuinn Drake from Butler Traditional is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @JoaQuinn15Drake, @_ButlerFootball, @bigassfans,

’26 corner is physical and smart and has the tools to play the position next level

JoaQuinn Drake is the example of a kid who is a great looking prospect at a position of need who toils on a roster experiencing a down turn but very athletically capable to get the ship righted in ’25. Butler Traditional has fielded some tough teams over the years and we believe Gary Wheeler is the right guy to get it turned around and sailing smoothly. It may take some time. It will require some patience. In the meantime, the team has developed a third level guy who looks to be poised to have a tremendous year for his Bears as a senior. Where he goes from there is anyone’s guess. That 3.6 GPA equips him for many different and exciting journeys ahead.

HB Lyon, Chief of Scouting, “KPGFootball”

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Louisville, KY: Butler Traditional is in a pretty tough district in the 5A classification. With Atherton going 11-2 and 10-3 in successive seasons and Fairdale being historically a tough opponent to yearly face, that district doesn’t look to be slacking any.

Gary Wheeler is trying to right a ship which has been historically a tough opponent. The Bears were 2-9 in ’24 but there were some bright spots providing hope for the coming season.

One of those “bright spots” was ’26 corner, JoaQuinn Drake. Drake is a 6’0,” 183-pound, physical corner with a 3.6-GPA. Never a bad attribute for a guy we ask to “play out on an island” to be smart.

As a junior, Drake registered 32-tackles, two TFLs, and broke up 15-passes. Get this, in 178-coverage snaps, Drake didn’t allow a single TD. Not a single one!

If you are a college coach recruiting Kentucky, and want to find some “under the radar” talent, you might drop by 2222 Crums Lane in Louisville, we hear there may be a Bear or two fitting your search requirements. Word to the wise…

Join us next week as we return to honor another weekly prize winner. Until then, pop some Mingua Beef Jerky in your mouth and savor the quality and flavor which sets it apart from the competition. Remember, our product is superior and one of a kind; just like Butler Traditional High’s JoaQuinn Drake.  

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