Elite 11 LA Regional: Top Performers (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite 11 quarterback camp made its first stop of the offseason Sunday in Manhattan Beach, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several top quarterbacks from California, Arizona and others competed in various drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone was in attendance and got a good look at the crop of quarterbacks. The <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/elite-11-la-regional-top-performers-part-1/">top performers of the day can be found here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some quick hits on other quarterbacks who stood out to me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["573157"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d90afa6b65d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mielke had great velocity on the short throws and the ball comes out of his hand great. He is mechanically smooth and was consistently sharp throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fundamental work. <a href="https://t.co/LMEJtXFvMk">pic.twitter.com/LMEJtXFvMk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='573157' first='Daniel' last='Mielke II'] (@DanielMielkeII) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielMielkeII/status/1891241250218488049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281928"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d90afa6b6bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mann flashed a strong arm during a lot of the drills and was consistently throwing darts. He was hitting guys in stride during 1-on-1s and the arm strength stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Appreciate the invite. Looking forward to competing. <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BradRoach_8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BradRoach_8</a> <a href="https://t.co/dxhMcRHPvZ">pic.twitter.com/dxhMcRHPvZ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='281928' first='Brandon' last='Mann'] 3⭐️QB (@BrandonB52Mann) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonB52Mann/status/1894925563787387387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["958785"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1641075,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d90afa6b71a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There was a solid group of class of 2028 players competing and Towns stood out in a talented field. It was my first time seeing him since a passing tournament last summer and he throws a better ball now. He can sling it without much effort and has a big frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a chance to compete while receiving instructions from a great coaching staff <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> this past Sunday. Thanks for the opportunity and excellent experience <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a>. <a href="https://t.co/AUVjwWP40s">pic.twitter.com/AUVjwWP40s</a></p>&mdash; Treyvone Towns Jr (@TreyvoneTownsJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/TreyvoneTownsJr/status/1901837314114093242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401228"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1641098,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c46e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was my first time seeing Leinart in person in a long time and he has improved greatly. He has always been a good athlete but his arm strength has improved and he can spin it with anyone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3⭐️ SMU commit [player_tooltip player_id='401228' first='Cole' last='Leinart'] out here at <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> 🏈🎯 <a href="https://t.co/gAKwdDB9ES">pic.twitter.com/gAKwdDB9ES</a></p>&mdash; Rivals (@Rivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals/status/1901389722808877307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401274"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c473b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abdul-Aziz has a tight release and smooth throwing motion. He threw well off-platform and when he was able to set his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔥 Khalil Abdul Aziz: 6'3”, 195 lbs Dual Threat QB at Orange Vista HS. 3,600+ yards last season. Big things ahead! 📈 #2026<a href="https://twitter.com/KhalilAbdulAz1z?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KhalilAbdulAz1z</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrangeVistaFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OrangeVistaFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/premiumsportsla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premiumsportsla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://t.co/0STbRn5yRZ">pic.twitter.com/0STbRn5yRZ</a></p>&mdash; Johnathan Reyes (@CoachReyes_) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReyes_/status/1894852252755468551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182939"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c4796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berry has great touch on his deep passes and the ball comes out his hand great. He moves well and was able to make all the throws during the drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Boston College commit <a href="https://twitter.com/corincberry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@corincberry</a> getting loose as quarterbacks hit the field here at <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/woQPcrAf8y">pic.twitter.com/woQPcrAf8y</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1901353792408596879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284693"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c47e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hopkins ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the testing portion of the day. He is big, had sharp footwork and had good ball placement throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1284693' first='Ryan' last='Hopkins'] has a live arm 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanHopkins07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanHopkins07</a> <br><br>Check out some of the ESPN Jr. 300 4-stars best throws from Nike Elite 11 in Los Angeles. He'll lead Mater Dei this fall 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1NGBMl8TLB">pic.twitter.com/1NGBMl8TLB</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1901802094262415852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874308"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c4826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopati looks bigger than the size in which he is listed and had some bright spots on Sunday. He drops back into his spot quickly and had nice touch on deeper passes. Lopati threw pretty well off-platform and was accurate. He got a big offer from Oregon shortly after the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A few throws from the <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> regionals in LA. <a href="https://twitter.com/coachsolovi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachsolovi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/westpanthersfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@westpanthersfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Andy_Pham1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Andy_Pham1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheUCReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SlingintheP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SlingintheP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdrew8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdrew8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmedDangerQBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArmedDangerQBS</a> <a href="https://t.co/NBHxjscN0b">pic.twitter.com/NBHxjscN0b</a></p>&mdash; Kamden Lopati (@CowboyKamden) <a href="https://twitter.com/CowboyKamden/status/1901711213349761519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["650567"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c486b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rubley won the accuracy challenge and was another class of 2028 standout. He is a lengthy guy with a lot of room to add to his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nearly 60 top signal callers from nine different states came out to compete Sunday at the Los Angeles <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> regional - here are the top performers from the 9⃣-throw Panini Accuracy Challenge 🏈🎯 <a href="https://t.co/ELEP51HhvV">pic.twitter.com/ELEP51HhvV</a></p>&mdash; Brian Stumpf (@Stumpf_Brian) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian/status/1901774132955758636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883279"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c48ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Snyder threw one of the best balls of the day I saw during the drill portion and was solid in the 1-on-1 period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🫡 to <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> for a great camp and giving me an opportunity to compete with the best on the left coast 🌊<a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://t.co/e45yxQJv97">pic.twitter.com/e45yxQJv97</a></p>&mdash; Kael Snyder (@Kael_Snyder12) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kael_Snyder12/status/1901706286162739211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197380"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c48e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas has filled out and added some muscle since I last saw him at a passing tournament last summer. He is smooth with all of his motions and he gets the ball out quickly and on time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great camp this weekend with <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> Got some good coaching and a great write up from <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a>. Was also extremely blessed to be named as a top performer at the camp. Thank you for having me ! <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtegeJenkins16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OrtegeJenkins16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DevelopwithCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DevelopwithCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDavidsonWH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDavidsonWH</a> <a href="https://t.co/lvTUmC3cho">pic.twitter.com/lvTUmC3cho</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1197380' first='Chance' last='Thomas'] (@chance_thomas1) <a href="https://twitter.com/chance_thomas1/status/1901668572071666007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1641058,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Thomas ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palisades","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d92347c497f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sunday was my first time seeing Thomas and he was impressive during the 1-on-1 portion of the day. He was getting the ball out on time and hitting receivers in stride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Prayers continue to go out to the Palisades community after being affected by the fires. I've been so impressed with how resilient <a href="https://twitter.com/jack_thomas2026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jack_thomas2026</a> has been through this difficult time. Rooting for Jack and the entire community 🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/j4g54irC4t">pic.twitter.com/j4g54irC4t</a></p>&mdash; Danny Hernandez (@CoachDanny10) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanny10/status/1884742000534286605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->