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Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On

Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
Alan Popadines
Alan Popadines October 10, 2024 @ 11:42 AM
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Mikey Castellitto
Mikey Castellitto 5'7" | 145 lbs | QB/ATH | 2029
NJ
Damien Pierro
Damien Pierro 5'11" | 166 lbs | QB/DB | 2029
NJ
Bray Brown
Bray Brown 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB/ATH | 2029
NJ
Darnell Davis Jr
Darnell Davis Jr 5'9" | 155 lbs | QB | 2029
NJ
Justin Merriman
Justin Merriman 6'3" | 183 lbs | QB | 2029
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The game of football is all about creating mismatches and letting the best athletes on the field, do their thing. A Quarterback that can beat guys with their arms <strong><em>and</em></strong> legs could be the ultimate mismatch of all time. Here are some 2029 dime-tossers that can also outrun you to paydirt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466123"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707ee9c0b27a"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Leads one of the top travel teams in New Jersey, but has defeated teams from New York and Pennsylvania this season</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has played Wide Receiver in previous seasons, but has taken the reins in terms of playing the Quarterback position this year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Also a talented basketball player, the vision he uses on the court helps him while he's picking up yards in open field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396244"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707fc5423f5a"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Davis Jr. is the starting QB (but does share reps) for one of the most elite teams in the entire state, as the Deptford Spartans are averaging over 40 points per game in Tri-County United Football League </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with track speed at the QB position and makes plays happen with his legs. However, it helps because he can throw the ball very well and keeps the defense honest</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays the game with an attitude and competes on every play. In a sport, where everyone is putting their best foot forward at all times, Davis Jr. continues to separate himself from the pack</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1272681"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707fc5423fd6"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As of this write up, has his Manalapan Braves 14U team sitting with a 3-1 record, which is good enough for 2nd place in the American Blue Division of the Jersey Shore AYF Conference</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Any preconceived notion that Merriman is just a slinger back behind the Center, needs to be thrown out the window quickly. This year specifically, he has really shown that he can hurt people both ways</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His play this year should have him on the radar of a bunch of schools. Looking at this season thus far, his style of play is best personified by a late September victory over Rumson. In that contest he recorded 310 All-Purpose yards and scored four touchdowns in a big win.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1524962"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707fc5424042"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A new kid to factor into the equation when looking at the top 2029 dual-threat prospects in New Jersey</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Castellitto doesn't have the height of a [player_tooltip player_id='1466123' first='Bray' last='Brown'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1272681' first='Justin' last='Merriman'] at this point, but he's equally as terrifying for defenders in open-field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Totowa native is used to having a playing style on the move, as he also plays flag football and Point Guard on the hardwood</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514895"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670803e7c5344"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of two talented QBs on the Silk City 14U team, Pierro should be one of the most highly coveted 2029 prospects in the state.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Athleticism here is off the charts. His feet are lightning quick when he's dropping back and there is little to zero wasted movement. When he gets trucking up field, he's also tough to bring down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I don't think I gave Pierro enough credit for his ability as a dual-threat QB previously. He throws a nice ball and does all the things a QB is supposed to do, but he also loves to take off--which makes him dangerous</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The game of football is all about creating mismatches and letting the best athletes on the field, do their thing. A Quarterback that can beat guys with their arms and legs could be the ultimate mismatch of all time. Here are some 2029 dime-tossers that can also outrun you to paydirt.

Bray Brown

Bray Brown

NJ
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Bray
Brown QB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Dark Knights (Youth Program)
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Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
Leads one of the top travel teams in New Jersey, but has defeated teams from New York and...
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Bray Brown

State: New Jersey
School: Dark Knights (Youth Program)
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Darnell Davis Jr

Darnell Davis Jr

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 155
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Darnell
Davis Jr QB
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
155
HS
Deptford Spartans (Youth Program)
|
NJ
Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
Davis Jr. is the starting QB (but does share reps) for one of the most elite teams in...
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Darnell Davis Jr

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State: New Jersey
School: Deptford Spartans (Youth Program)
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Justin Merriman

Justin Merriman

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 183
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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Justin
Merriman QB
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
Weight
183
HS
Manalapan Braves (Youth Program)
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NJ
Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
As of this write up, has his Manalapan Braves 14U team sitting with a 3-1 record, which is...
Written by Alan Popadines
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Justin Merriman

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State: New Jersey
School: Manalapan Braves (Youth Program)
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Mikey Castellitto

Mikey Castellitto

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 145
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Mikey
Castellitto QB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
Weight
145
HS
Silk City (Youth Program)
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NJ
Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
A new kid to factor into the equation when looking at the top 2029 dual-threat prospects in New...
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Mikey Castellitto

State: New Jersey
School: Silk City (Youth Program)
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Damien Pierro

Damien Pierro

NJ
QB/DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 166
POS QB/DB
CLASS 2029
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Damien
Pierro QB/DB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
166
HS
Silk City (Youth Program)
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NJ
Several New Jersey 2029 Dual-Threat Quarterbacks I’m High On
One of two talented QBs on the Silk City 14U team, Pierro should be one of the most...
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Damien Pierro

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