2028 New Jersey Signal Callers That Impressed in 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Jersey is one of those states that is somewhere in that second tier of "football states" behind Texas, Florida, California and Georgia. However, that's not to say the Garden State doesn't produce ballers every year. In fact, they almost always have at least one high school program ranked in the top 25 of nearly every poll at the end of the year. Here's a look at some 2028 quarterback's that impressed in 2023. These guys will be hitting the high school ranks next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1087135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022u003eMerhar, the 6'0 Quarterback for the RV Hurricanes, knows how to get the ball into the hands of the athletes around him. He has great footwork in the pocket and can break down defenses and make plays. He clearly takes time and works on every fundamental to be able to lead his lead to a win. The big righty operates out of the shotgun formation and really looks calm sitting back there. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022u003eIt'su003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022u003e also a huge plus having u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW68306793 BCX0u0022u003eHakim Theresa Jr. as a running back/athlete out of the backfield, in order to keep the opposing defenses honest. There are a number of reasons to like this RV Hurricanes team as they advance to their league championship this week, but QB1 Merhar is one of the bigger reasons.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["987741"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW255425290 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW255425290 BCX0u0022u003eQuinn Weber is a 6'2 Quarterback out of Rutherford New Jersey. Immediately the first thing that pops out is his height as he is already 6'2 and towering over most of his opponents in the 2028 class. Aside from being on the Football field, Weber also plays Basketball and Baseball as well. While watching his film you can see the potential this kid has. From his footwork to his arm strength, he makes it all look easy. The ability to set his feet after a play action or rolling out of the pocket stood out to me a lot. Although he plays on the defensive side as well, Weber is a true Pro Style Quarterback with a high ceiling as he continues to get stronger and faster. To boot, last his older brother Van Weber (also a QB), committed to The University at Albany.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["843330"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eQuarterbacks are the leaders of the offence. Look no farther than [player_tooltip player_id='843330' first='Bryce' last='Longo'] to get a leader at the Quarterback positionu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e.  u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eThe 6'1 lefty with a 3.8 GPA from North Haledon, New Jersey is as professional as they come for an 8u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022 data-fontsize=u002211u0022u003ethu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e grader. He has the speed, strength, and arm you need as a Quarterback but the leadership and playmaking ability he has is elite. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eHe'llu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e do whatever it takes for his team to win, and he shows it in every clip u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eI'veu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e watched of himu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e.  u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eHis Silk City film from this past season shows that Longo can sling it and can make every throw with ease as well as make it happen with his legs. I can tell from watching his high school recruiting video from a year ago that u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003eit'su003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022u003e clear Longo wants to play big time high school football in New Jersey. Longo is a winner, and a leader. Whichever high school gets him next year has a bright future ahead of them. u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022EOP SCXW50821787 BCX0u0022 data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;134233117u0026quot;:false,u0026quot;134233118u0026quot;:false,u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559738u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["972082"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eSilk City has another great 2028 QB in [player_tooltip player_id='972082' first='Gavin' last='Gilardi'] out of Keansburg, New Jersey. The 6'1 Pro-Style is a true student athlete with a 4.14 GPA. Gilardi works extremely hard in the offseason in perfecting his craft as a Quarterback and it has shown up on the field for him this fall helping his team to a State Championship at Rutgers this past weekend. This 2028 prospect is constantly doing anything he can to get better by going to Prep school camps this past summer as well as working with Quarterback trainers. His ability to stay calm in the pocket and throw under pressure stood out to me while watching his film. He simply can put it where it needs to be for his receivers to make a play. Gilardi can get the ball in tight windows on any pass he throws. 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