Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY is the top returning quarterback in Kentucky. He is coming off an impressive junior season in which he completed 287/427 passes for 4,022 yards, 49 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 games. Carothers throws a very pretty deep ball, using his arm strength to stretch the field and touch to put the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver can catch it. He also has a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to maneuver in the pocket accordingly to avoid opposing pass rushers while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. Carothers also ran the ball 33 times for 111 yards and a touchdown last season. Dre’mail is committed to Louisville where I think he has a chance to be their quarterback of the future.

Through two games, Dre’Mail Carothers has 766 passing yards for 9 touchdowns and two interceptions. Impressively, he’s completed 74.2% (49-66) of his passes so far and has added a rushing touchdown to his credit as well. Carothers threw for 395 yards and 3 scores against a strong Boyle County team in Week 1. However, he had three turnovers (2 INT, 1 Fumble) in a 55-24 loss, This past Friday, Owensboro Catholic turned things around with a 59-7 win over Daviess Co. as Carothers exploded for 7 total touchdowns, 402 all purpose yards, and no turnovers.

Carothers is off to a flying start to begin the year and looks completely dialed in right now. He’s throwing with good anticipation, getting the ball where it needs to go, and has been moving the offense up and down the field with ease. Through two weeks, he’s already put up 766 yards and 9 touchdowns while completing 74% of his throws. The accuracy and command of the offense stand out clear as day. It’s been an incredibly impressive start to year four, and he looks like a quarterback playing with a ton of confidence right now.

There is perhaps no quarterback returning across the Bluegrass who’s coming off a more impressive season than Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY . Carothers finished last season with a 67.2% (287-427) completion percentage for 4,022 yards, 49 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. In recent scrimmages heading into Week 1, Carothers demonstrated his ability to throw accurately under pressure, place the ball over defenders and into the waiting hands of his receiver, and maintain a quality throwing motion that wastes no time. Mechanically, Carothers has an elite grasp of the fundamentals of the game. All signs point to him picking up right where he left off last season, and he has a heck of an opponent to showcase himself.

Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY made a name for himself last season as he led Owensboro Catholic all the way to the 2A State Championship Game. As a junior, he completed 287/427 passes for 4,022 yards, 49 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 games. Carothers has tremendous poise in the pocket, showing the ability to stand tall in the pocket to go through his progressions and also showing the ability to maneuver to avoid pressure when necessary while keeping his eyes down the field. He also has a cannon for an arm which he uses to stretch the field with ease in the deep passing game. Dre’mail also showed the ability to make plays with his legs when needed last season, running the ball 33 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. Carothers is committed to Louisville where I can see him becoming a very productive quarterback at the next level.

Carothers is one of the more sought-after quarterbacks in the state, and it’s easy to see why. He’s a dynamic QB who stays composed under pressure and doesn’t panic when defenses bring extra rushers. He shows good poise against the blitz, keeps his eyes downfield, and is capable of making plays both within structure and off script. He has a quick release, generates good velocity, and delivers the ball with solid accuracy. What stands out is how comfortable he looks when a play breaks down, as he can extend plays without forcing things. His team didn’t reach the state runner-up spot by accident, and he was a major reason why. The production speaks for itself with over 4,000 passing yards and 49 TDs, which both led the state by wide margins.

Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY is a quarterback who has been generating more and more attention lately. He is coming off an outstanding junior season in which he completed 260/376 passes for 3,753 yards, 46 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 14 games. Carothers is an excellent decision maker as a passer, showing the ability to go through his reads efficiently to find the open receiver instead of forcing passes into coverage. He also throws a very impressive deep ball, using his arm strength to lead his receivers down the field and touch to put the ball where they can make the catch away from opposing defenders. Carothers also ran the ball 30 times for 111 yards and a touchdown as a junior. Dre’mail currently holds multiple Power 4/Division I offers and I expect more to come his way heading into his senior year.

Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY led the entire state in passing in 2025, completing 287/427 passes for 4,022 yards, 49 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 games. Carothers has very impressive arm strength which he uses to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride with ease in the deep passing game. He has also shown great ball placement, putting the ball in a spot where only his intended receiver has a chance to catch it. Carothers also ran the ball 33 times for 111 yards and a touchdown as a junior. Dre’mail currently holds offers from Kentucky, Oregon State, Missouri State, Eastern Kentucky, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way as he is a true Power 4/Division I caliber quarterback prospect.

Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY has had a very impressive first season as the starting quarterback for Owensboro Catholic. In 14 games, Carothers has completed 260/376 passes for 3,753 yards, 46 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He does a great job of scanning the field and going through his progressions to find the open receiver, not forcing many passes into tight coverage. Carothers also throws an impressive deep ball, using his arm strength to lead his receivers down the field and touch to put the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. He has also carried the ball 30 times for 111 yards and a touchdown this season. Dre’mail currently holds offers from Kentucky, Missouri State, Eastern Kentucky, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way over the next year.

Dre’mail Carothers Dre’mail Carothers 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Owensboro Catholic | 2027 State KY continued to prove that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the state in his team’s win over Beechwood last week. Carothers completed 26/33 passes for 372 yards and two touchdowns. Dre’mail showcased his very impressive arm strength which he was able to use to stretch the field with ease in the deep passing game. He also showed impressive ball placement, putting his passes in spots where only his intended receivers had a chance to catch them. Dre’mail currently holds offers from Kentucky, Missouri State, Eastern Kentucky, and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way as he is a true Division I caliber prospect. Carothers will be looking to guide his team to victory in the 2A State Championship Game against Lexington Christian Academy this week.