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Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ

Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
Jonathan Davalos
Jonathan Davalos October 19, 2023 @ 07:36 PM
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Brenden Pacheco
Brenden Pacheco 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB | 2025
NJ
Kyree Fisher
Kyree Fisher 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB | 2024
NJ
Jalen Parker
Jalen Parker 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB | 2027
NJ
Lamar Best
Lamar Best 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
NJ
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB | 2025
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Jersey's quarterbacks have been lightning up the scoreboard thus far this season. This list consists of some of players that have been impressing the state and are quickly building a presence on and off the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["915565"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='915565' first='Kyree' last='Fisher'] is a straight up gunslinger for East Orange. The senior QB has led an impressive offensive unit this season, picking defenses apart with their aerial assault. As the leader of this team, Kyree has done everything he can to set his team up for success.rnrnWith 1826 passing yards and 12 touchdowns on the season, Kyree is a player that deserves more collegiate recognition. He has been a smart decision maker all season, as he threatens defense through the air and on the ground. As a passer, Kyree has a good sense of the pocket and keeps his eyes downfield as he moves around in it. If forced out of it, he is exceptionally good at making off platform throws. Where Kyree can be even more dangerous is when he decides to tuck it and run. He's able to shake and bake in the backfield and dart off into open space, leaving defenders behind him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652d8b1d6ad9a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14672592/634349d123478009dcae7ebc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652d8b1d6ae4c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["995084"],"_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":"Somerville's [player_tooltip player_id='995084' first='Brenden' last='Pacheco'] is one of the top deep ball throwers in his class out of the state. He comes equipped with a strong arm that allows him to toss the deep ball with ease. Time and time again you will see him make 50+ yard throws look like nothing. He is also able to deliver a pass with a lot of zip on it, getting it to the receiver before a defender can get in the way. 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With 17 touchdowns and 1359 yards through the air, Derek has really impressed us so far this fall. Derek is another NJ QB that teams need to worry when he tucks it and runs. He has the ability to read the defense and take off with it when an opportunity arises.rnrnAs a thrower, Derek has been very impressive with his arm strength and ability to get the ball to the sideline quickly. He has a quick release and can accurately throw on the run. 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[player_tooltip player_id='910875' first='Jalen' last='Parker'] has been having himself a freshman season. As the starting QB for Winslow, Jalen has been making defenders look silly with the ball in his hands. He is elusive in the pocket, and has the potential to be a deadly duel threat quarterback in the near future. With 1473 passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns so far this season, Jalen has impressive arm strength for his age and can out throw most players in the state. 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New Jersey's quarterbacks have been lightning up the scoreboard thus far this season. This list consists of some of players that have been impressing the state and are quickly building a presence on and off the field.

Kyree Fisher

Kyree Fisher

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Kyree
Fisher QB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Newark Tech
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NJ
Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
Kyree Fisher is a straight up gunslinger for East Orange. The senior QB has led an impressive offensive...
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School: Newark Tech
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Brenden Pacheco

Brenden Pacheco

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Brenden
Pacheco QB
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
195
HS
Somerville
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Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
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School: Somerville
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Lamar Best

Lamar Best

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2026
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Lamar
Best QB
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2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
St. Joseph Regional
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NJ
Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
Lamar Best is the ultimate duel threat quarterback. With 22 touchdowns through the air and 8 on the...
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Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Derek
Anderson QB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Wood-Ridge
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NJ
Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
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Jalen Parker

Jalen Parker

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jalen
Parker QB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Winslow Township
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NJ
Lighting up the Scoreboard: Top QBs in NJ
The final player on this list is also the youngest. Jalen Parker has been having himself a freshman...
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