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• Steps up in the pocket well; dips and turns shoulders to evade rush, resetting them perpendicular quickly
• Feet are very quick in the pocket
• Ball can reach about 50 yards
• Will stand in and take a hit for the sake of delivering the ball to his playmakers
• Footwork is good; release is about average
• Places ball where his guys can catch and run with it
• When scrambling needs to be more conscientious of ball protection
• Appears to play the game with moxie

Merritt Fisher, the towering 6-foot-4, 210-pound quarterback, commands attention as he transitions from the Peddie School to Blair Academy for his senior campaign. Fisher’s physical stature immediately catches the eye, embodying the prototypical quarterback archetype with his imposing frame. Notably, Fisher excels in pocket management, showcasing adept footwork to deftly maneuver away from oncoming pressure while maintaining a composed presence in the pocket. His disciplined approach is evident as he keeps his focus downfield, unfazed by the chaos surrounding him. Furthermore, Fisher demonstrates a willingness to challenge opposing defenses with his aggressive passing style, fearlessly threading the needle to exploit tight windows. Despite his imposing build, there’s room for Fisher to add more bulk, enhancing his durability and physicality on the field. While he exhibits mobility and improvisational skills, refining his arm strength remains an area of focus. Nevertheless, Fisher’s assertive demeanor and commitment to improvement position him as a prospect primed for collegiate attention, with the potential to garner interest from Division I and Division II programs as he continues to refine his game and make strides in his senior year.

With size for the next level, Merritt Fisher is a QB that needs to get recognized ASAP. A 6’4″ quarterback I was not familiar with until now, Merritt has the potential to not only lead Peddie towards a winning record in 2024 but also take his talent to a college program that would be lucky enough to have him. Throwing for 628 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, Merritt has an absolute cannon for an arm. As he steps up in the pocket to evade the rush he can get the ball where it needs to be extremely quickly. Staying composed in the pocket in 2023, Merritt did an extraordinary job staying calm in the face of duress and throwing an on target and on time ball to his receivers. A player worth paying attention to, keep an eye on Peddie and Merritt come this fall.