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2025 Quarterbacks to Watch in the Fall

2025 Quarterbacks to Watch in the Fall
Ed Brooks
Ed Brooks
May 29, 2023 @ 11:15 AM
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Carter Merck
Carter Merck 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
NC
Kavon Simmons
Kavon Simmons 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
NC
Donovan Darden
Donovan Darden 6'4" | 215 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2025
NC
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
NC
Elijiah Oehlke
Elijiah Oehlke 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterbacks in the review had big performances throughout last season. The high level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='145389' first='Elijiah' last='Oehlke'] - 6'2" 190 (No. 6 QB, No. 68 Overall), Grays Creek HS</strong>. Elijiah displayed a quick release on short and medium range throws on target to receivers. He displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on his throws. He displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yardage. Elijiah remained calm while under pressure in the pocket to complete throws. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='445772' first='Kavon' last='Simmons'] - 6'1" 155 (No. 7 QB, No. 69 Overall), Wake Forest HS</strong>. Kavon displayed a fluid arm with follow through on short and medium range throws on target to receivers. He displayed good arm strength and good ball velocity on his throws. He is able to deliver accurate passes on target while on the run. Kavon should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595728' first='Carter' last='Merck'] - 6'1" 160 (No. 8 QB, No. 70 Overall), Wakefield HS</strong>. Carter displayed a good throwing motion along with a quick release on his throws. He displayed good ball velocity on short and medium range throws on target to receivers. He displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yardage. Carter should continue to work on improving arm strength and participation in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='335418' first='Joshua' last='Brown'] - 6'0" 170 (No. 9 QB, No. 72 Overall), Seaforth HS</strong>. Joshua displayed a fluid arm with follow through on his throws on target to receivers. He displayed good arm strength and good ball velocity on his throws. He does a good job of scrambling in the pocket while under pressure. Joshua displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yardage. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='416294' first='Donovan' last='Darden'] - 6'4" 205 (No. 10 QB, No. 75 Overall), Havelock HS</strong>. Donovan displayed a fluid arm with follow through on his throws. He displayed good arm strength and good ball velocity on short and medium range throws on target to receivers. He displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yardage. Donovan remained calm while under pressure in the pocket. He should start to generate recruiting opportunities during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The quarterbacks in the review had big performances throughout last season. The high level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2025.

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