Background: Carney plays upstate for Waterville, and while he plays 8-Man football, he still showcases skills, and is capable of playing an 11-Man game.

Size: Standing at 6’3″ 180-Pounds, Carney showcases an elite frame for a QB. His weight is on the slimmer side, and he should look to reach the 200-Pound mark to help fill out his frame.

Arm Accuracy/Strength: Carney has an extensive arm, and showcases an elite level of strength with his throws. He can hit targets with accuracy 45+ yards down field. He leads his targets with accuracy, and can find them open in space for big gains.

Footwork/Mechanics: He takes snaps from the shotgun, and showcases an understanding of letting plays develop. He can move around the pocket well, and showcases good footwork on his throws. His mechanics are solid, and while he can fine tweak things like his motion and arm angle, he displays an outstanding ball, paired with a quick release and good placement

IQ: Carney has a high IQ, and feels the pocket well. He can keep the backfield clean. He showcases the ability to escape the pocket and create gains with his legs.

Final Word: Carney is an elite level 8-Man football IQ, who showcases the ability to use legs and arms to carve through defenses across the field. He should work on fine tweaking all his traits as he moves through high school.

Ian Carney Ian Carney 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Waterville | 2028 State NY is a young QB that has the talent to uplift an offense and raise eyebrows. He shows the ability to extend plays outside the pocket and is effective on designed quarterback runs. Possessing the speed to break off explosive gains and score was an evident piece. Further, the arm talent and mechanics to work around and keep improving is there. Significantly, Carney was able to hit his targets in tough windows, especially in the end zone on deep throws