Eli Carey Eli Carey 6'2" | 191 lbs | QB Knox Central | 2029 State KY is coming off a fantastic freshman season, finishing with 2,048 yards on 143-268 passing attempts, 20 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Carey has a quick release when throwing the football. He has a strong arm, so he doesn’t have to load up for deep throws downfield and risk hindering his timing and release. He has dual-threat abilities, which help him avoid pressure in the pocket. If he has to roll out, Carey keeps his focus on his receivers downfield and has demonstrated accuracy when throwing on the run. He leads his receivers well and shows poise in the pocket as he goes through his progressions.

Eli Carey Eli Carey 6'2" | 191 lbs | QB Knox Central | 2029 State KY is another 2029 quarterback who impressed in his first season of high school football, completing 143/268 passes for 2,048 yards, 20 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 10 games. Carey has an impressive quick release in accuracy, showing the ability to hit his receivers out of their breaks where they can make catches in stride. He also has the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. Eli also ran the ball 52 times for 89 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. Carey should be a player to pay close attention to as he continues to develop over the next three seasons.

Eli Carey Eli Carey 6'2" | 191 lbs | QB Knox Central | 2029 State KY took over a few games in to this season as Knox Central’s starting quarterback and he has impressed in the role. In nine games, Carey has completed 130/242 passes for 1,869 yards, 16 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. Carey has shown impressive accuracy, showing the ability to hit receivers quickly out of their breaks so that they can make catches in stride. He has also shown the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. Carey has also scored three rushing touchdowns this season. Eli and the Panthers will be looking to play spoiler on the road this week in a Round 2 matchup against a talented Bell County team.

Knox County High School is home to a QB prospect who has all the potential to end up being one of the best in the state when all is said and done. Eli Carey Eli Carey 6'2" | 191 lbs | QB Knox Central | 2029 State KY enters high school with prototypical size at 6-foot-2 and 190-pounds and has a skill set that immediately translates to the next level. Stands tall in the pocket with a crisp, beautiful and overhand release. Not jut a statue, Carey can move. When escaping the pocket he looks to throw first but has no problem using his legs for a first down. A year ago he helped Knox County Middle School make the KYMSFA state playoffs and was a D2 Player of the Year Honorable Mention.