Charlie LaMorte, - Prep Redzone

Charlie LaMorte

Quarterback

2025 Class

6'2" Height

210 Weight

West Orange School

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Brendan Mankarious

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Season Stats: 78-113 (59%), 1323 yards, 18 TD, 3 Int, 1 rush TD

Best Game: 12-18, 239 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int vs. Irvington

Worst Game: 16-25, 181 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int vs. Phillipsburg

Case For:

College-ready body with solid arm.

Strong pedigree. Was a transfer from a non-public school.

Knows how to score. Has accounted for 20 of his teams 28 touchdowns.

Case Against:

Strong team. Strength Index of 81.06

Slightly weak schedule. OSI of 47.97.

Has a favorite target that has Group of 4 college offers.

Two losses on schedule thus far, both by teams that were arguably considered better.

2 years ago

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Earnest Daniels

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Charlie LaMorte Charlie LaMorte 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB West Orange | 2025 State NJ stands out as a strong candidate for New Jersey’s Player of the Year. The 6’2”, 215-pound quarterback from West Orange brings one of New Jersey high school football’s most polished games to the table. His ability to consistently push the ball downfield and create explosive plays is complemented by his knack for fitting passes into tight windows. Additionally, Charlie’s decision-making is top-notch—knowing when to run and when to extend plays downfield makes him a dual-threat force.

But it’s not just his physical tools that set him apart. The continuity he has with his top-notch weapons like Syracuse’s commit Terrell Wilfong Terrell Wilfong 6'5" | 180 lbs | WR West Orange | 2025 State NJ , positions him well for a standout season. Leading West Orange to a state championship would certainly elevate his candidacy for Player of the Year. Currently committed to Bucknell, Charlie is undoubtedly out to prove that he belongs among the elite quarterbacks in New Jersey. With plus 1,000 odds to finish as the top quarterback in the state, he’s a strong contender for the award, especially as more P4 coaches start to take notice of his skills and decision-making prowess.

2 years ago

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Brendan Mankarious

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Supposedly a mid-year transfer from Don Bosco Prep, Charlie LaMorte Charlie LaMorte 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB West Orange | 2025 State NJ looks to provide stability at the quarterback position. In 6 games LaMorte was 41/85 for 739 yards with 9 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Profiling as a pocket passer LaMorte moves around not for the sake of scrambling and gaining yardage, but for the sake of extending plays. Should he choose to scramble and break the line of scrimmage he does prioritize protecting the ball above all else. A quarterback through-and-through, the ball seems to jump out of LaMorte’s hand as he displays many subtle nuances of the position including a quick release, compact motion, looking off safeties, throwing to a window, and safely leading receivers through those windows. Blessed with natural arm talent, should LaMorte refine his mechanics – specifically in his lower half – his arm talent could grow to be elite.