You Are Athlete Regional Exposure Camp: High School QBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, May 3 I was fortunate enough to be invited to cover You Are Athlete's New Jersey Regional Exposure Camp. This event had a double session that features middle schoolers first and high schoolers second. As is customary whenever I attend an event, the first thing I take note of are the prospects that have the clear, physical measurables to immediately compete at the next, immediate level of play – also known as the eye test.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are my scouting notes from the position group mentioned in this article's title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>&nbsp;for the latest updates in New Jersey high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A trio of quarterbacks, all from New Jersey, really caught my eye this weekend. First up was [player_tooltip player_id='1087135' first='Zach' last='Merhar']. After renewing my notes I had one positive remark for Merhar and one opportunity to continue to develop for the 2028 prospect. Merhar was unafraid to test and challenge the secondary. No throw me made best accentuated this than a deep fade he threw. That throw was right into his receiver's bread basket, safely being hauled in without much any contention. What mades this so impressive was the fact that it appeared to be cover 2, meaning he had to beat the deep-half safety to the spot. Moreover, I thought Merhar has an opportunity to speed up his throwing motion. At moments, his release and motion looked like he was winding up. Considering this observation, it truly made his throw to beat that safety all the more impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A prospect that I first saw today, then again the next day, and again a week later, was [player_tooltip player_id='972082' first='Gavin' last='Gilardi']. Gilardi was probably one of the more patient quarterbacks competing. I first noticed this during 1on1s. With an affinity for the deep ball, Gilardi waited for about as long as he could to give his receiver a chance to make a play on the ball. Later on during the event's culminating 7on7 drives, Gilardi's patience once again reared itself. As he was in the pocket, I noticed Gilardi actually successfully go through his progressions on that particular play in order to convert one for the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A much acclaimed prospect that I finally got my first opportunity to see live is Donovan Catholic's most recent addition [player_tooltip player_id='205460' first='Kahden' last='Davis']. The initial impression about Davis is that it looks as though he has been the recipient of quality quarterback instruction for a long period of time. More than any prospect this camp season, I distinctly noticed Davis transferring his weight across his feet well, as well as activating his lower half. The results were as you would expect: maximum juice on his throws. This showed up much later that afternoon as he was tasked with throwing into the wind. Seemingly unaffected, Davis delivered an awesome flag that sliced through the air right into his receiver's hands. What made this play all the more impressive was the fact that pre-snap he was receiving instruction from a coach when the center snapped the ball before Davis was ready or expect it. He played hot potato with it for a second before getting his eyes downfield and converting with a strike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">You Are Athlete New Jersey Regional Exposure Camp Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-middle-school-eye-test">Eye Test, Middle School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-middle-school-dbs">Defensive Backs, Middle School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-middle-school-qbs">Quarterbacks, Middle School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-middle-school-wrs">Receivers, Middle School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-middle-school-rbs">Running Backs, Middle School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-high-school-eye-test">Eye Test, High School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-high-school-dl">Defensive Line, High School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-high-school-qbs">Quarterbacks, High School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-high-school-wrs">Receivers, High School</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/you-are-athlete-regional-exposure-camp-high-school-rb">Running Backs, High School</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->