Zachary Concepcion Zachary Concepcion 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB East Orange | 2027 NJ put together a solid season and showed why he’s one of the more intriguing dual-threat quarterbacks in the state heading into the offseason. At 6’2”, 185 pounds, he brings the size and aggressiveness you want at the position, along with the ability to hurt defenses with both his arm and his legs.

Concepcion was at his best when plays broke down. He consistently created outside the pocket, extended drives, and got the ball into his playmakers’ hands. That playmaking ability helped push East Orange to a 9–0 start, and his confidence running the offense stood out throughout the year.

The next step is to be consistent as a passer. Improving his accuracy from snap to snap will be key as he enters his senior season. If Concepcion can build on what he showed both on the ground and through the air, he’s positioned to take another jump and solidify himself as a quarterback to know heading into next fall.

Zachary Concepcion Zachary Concepcion 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB East Orange | 2027 NJ remains one of New Jersey’s most underrated quarterbacks, but he’s coming off a strong season leading East Orange to the playoffs. His poise and command of the offense stand out immediately. He knows where to go with the football, gets it out quickly, and doesn’t hesitate to attack tight windows.

What makes Concepcion intriguing is his willingness to take risks. He’s not afraid to challenge defenses and extend plays when necessary. That confidence should serve him well as he looks to take a significant leap in his third year. If he continues to develop, East Orange could be one of the state’s sleeper teams this fall.

The third sophomore on the list, Zachary Concepcion Zachary Concepcion 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB East Orange | 2027 NJ is in a position to leap into the spotlight in 2024. With not a ton of field experience thus far in his career, Zachary has done an exceptional job building up momentum in offseason training and camps. A true duel threat quarterback, Zachary has demonstrated great footwork not only in the pocket but also maneuvering outside of the pocket as well. I haven’t gotten the chance yet to see Zach take off with it, but I have a feeling that when the time comes defenses will have a tough time containing him.

Zach is another one of those powerful throwers that can launch the ball deep downfield and let is man run underneath it. The entire field is for Zach to throw to, as his field vision allows him to see everything unfold in front of him and anticipate where the defense and receivers will be. Zachary has been putting in a lot of work on the field and in the weight room this offseason, and I expect it all to pay off in 2024.