Junior Quarterbacks to Watch
Quarterbacks around the state are gearing up for another football season. In a shortened season, having a returning quarterback is a benefit to any team. For one, the quarterback will be familiar with the offense, schemes and his teammates. With…
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Continue ReadingQuarterbacks around the state are gearing up for another football season. In a shortened season, having a returning quarterback is a benefit to any team. For one, the quarterback will be familiar with the offense, schemes and his teammates. With limited time for preparation, an experienced quarterback knows how to lead a team. Let’s take a look at the junior quarterbacks you should know this year.
Steven Angeli Steven Angeli 6'3" | QB Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ , Bergen Catholic – Angeli is a three/four-star junior quarterback that has received major college offers from the likes of Notre Dame, Boston College, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Rutgers, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Angeli blossomed as a sophomore at Bergen Catholic, and he showcased that he can make plays both running and passing the ball.
Peter Delaportas Peter Delaportas 6'4" | QB Pope John XXIII | 2022 State NJ , Pope John – Delaportas, a Boston College commit, is a three/four-star quarterback who sits at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds. The playmaker started all 10 games for Pope John a season ago, throwing for 1,232 yards. He can scramble and make plays and he shows good poise in the pocket.
Devin Kargman Devin Kargman 6'2" | QB Woodrow Wilson | 2022 State NJ , Woodrow Wilson – Kargman, a three-star recruit, has received college interest from major programs such as Maryland, Rutgers, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Kargman led an explosive Woodrow Wilson offense with a jaw-dropping 3,750 passing yards and 44 touchdowns to just nine interceptions. He threw at least five touchdowns in four games. Expect Woodrow Wilson to pile on a ton of points this year with Kargman leading the group once again.
Donovan Leary Donovan Leary 6'2" | QB Timber Creek | 2022 State NJ , Timber Creek – Leary is another three-star quarterback who could be in for quite a season. He has received offers from Power 5 schools, and he’s looking to keep it going after a strong sophomore year. Leary threw for 3,054 yards and 28 touchdowns a season ago.
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Cael Zebrowski Cael Zebrowski 6'1" | QB Verona | 2022 NJ , Verona
Enzo Arjona Enzo Arjona 6'0" | QB Northern Highlands | 2022 State NJ , Northern Highlands
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