Kade Elam Kade Elam 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Corbin | 2025 State KY is a quarterback that I had high expectations for coming into this season and he has lived up to them so far. Through his first five games, Elam has completed 78/103 passes for 1,161 yards, 11 touchdowns, and only one interception. Elam throws an impressive deep ball, showing the ability to lead his receivers away from opposing defensive backs and hit them in stride. He also puts a nice amount of touch on his passes, showing the ability to place the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. Elam has also shown the ability to take off an run when needed, carrying the ball 23 times for 112 yards and five touchdowns so far. Kade is committed to play baseball at Louisville but also holds a football offer from Eastern Kentucky and has the talent to be a Division I quarterback if he were to ever have a change of heart.

Kade Elam Kade Elam 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Corbin | 2025 State KY is another quarterback that truly stood out last season. Elam had an outstanding sophomore season, completing 158/219 passes for 2,455 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Kade throws an impressive deep ball, showing the arm strength to lead his receivers down the field and touch to place the ball where only his intended receiver can catch it. He is also very dangerous as a ball carrier. Last season, Elam ran the ball 79 times for 520 yards and 14 touchdowns. Kade is committed to play baseball at Louisville but also holds a football offer from Eastern Kentucky and definitely has the talent to play quarterback at the next level if he were to have a change of heart.

Kade Elam Kade Elam 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Corbin | 2025 State KY is another quarterback who burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He had an incredible season, leading Corbin to the 4A State Championship year. Elam finished his sophomore season completing 158/219 passes for 2,455 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Elam has impressive arm strength, showing the ability to push the ball down the field and hit receivers in stride in the deep passing game. He also puts a nice amount of touch on his passes, putting the ball where only his intended receiver can get to it. Elam is also able to use his speed and elusiveness in the open field to pose as a huge threat as a ball carrier, running the ball 79 times for 520 yards and 14 touchdowns this past season. Kade is committed to play baseball at Louisville but he also holds a football offer from Eastern Kentucky and could be a Division I quarterback if he were to have a change of heart.

Fans would be hard pressed to find a returning quarterback in Kentucky who enjoyed a more productive and successful sophomore campaign than Elam. In addition to completing 158 of 219 passes for nearly 2,500 yards and 33 touchdowns for his 14-1, state runner-up Redhounds, he did so while throwing only 3 interceptions for the entire campaign. And while his passing ability does comprise the most prominent part of his game, he also proves to be more than just a little dangerous when running the football, finishing last season with 520 yards and 14 touchdowns rushing on only 79 carries. Certainly, his 72% completion percentage speaks to his arm’s accuracy, but what makes him particularly difficult to defend is his ability to place the football while on the move. And given his speed and elusiveness when he does opt to pull the ball down and run, most defensive coordinators find themselves facing “lose-lose” situations when trying to determine how to play him.

Corbin quarterback Kade Elam Kade Elam 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Corbin | 2025 State KY is an underclassman in the state of Kentucky that truly impressed me this season. Elam continued to show growth in the playoffs, leading Corbin to the 4A State Championship Game. Although his team fell short to a very talented Boyle County team, Elam still found a way to impress during the playoffs, completing 43/63 passes for 760 yards, 12 touchdowns, and no interceptions. In the deep passing game, Elam showed off a very strong arm with the ability to lead his receivers down the field and hit them in stride. He also showed very good ball placement, putting the ball where only his receivers could catch it. Elam has also shown a solid quick release, flipping his hips and getting the ball out quickly to hit his receivers out of their breaks in the short passing game. Kade also showed the ability to tuck the ball and make plays on the ground during the playoffs, carrying the ball 32 times for 192 yards and four touchdowns. Elam is currently committed to play baseball at Louisville but does hold a football offer from Eastern Kentucky and has the potential to turn into a highly sought after quarterback prospect if he were to have a sudden change of heart.