Elite 11 Finals: Wrap Up (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite 11 Finals wrapped Thursday from Mira Costa High in Manhattan Beach, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 of the camp had the quarterbacks go through various drills and compete in the Rail Shot challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Day 2, the quarterbacks went through the Pro Day workout and Accuracy Challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the third day, the quarterbacks competed in 7-on-7. Here are who we saw as the top overall performers from the camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247423"],"_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-6854c46999c72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dia Bell was named MVP by camp officials and multiple other media outlets. He had a strong case for MVP of night one with the furthest throw of the day and clean mechanics throughout the drills. Bell wasn't a top finisher in the Pro Day workout or Accuracy Challenge Wednesday but made up for it with a stellar 7-on-7 period Thursday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He completed 17 of 22 passes with four touchdowns and zero turnovers. His timing and accuracy was good in the drill portion on day one and that translated to the 7-on-7 portion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Official <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasFootball</a> tomorrow. Bringing that <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> 🏆 home to the 512 and the 954! 🤘🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HookEm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HookEm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ahspatfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ahspatfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BozemanQBs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BozemanQBs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QBCoachBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QBCoachBrady</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDKearse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDKearse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LockedInQB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LockedInQB</a> <a href="https://t.co/34GLYzR46f">pic.twitter.com/34GLYzR46f</a></p>&mdash; Dia Bell 2026 QB (@DiaBell3QB1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DiaBell3QB1/status/1935823473617911964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284173"],"_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":1693226,"_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-6854c46999d33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henderson was our MVP on night one and was consistently good throughout the entire event. He makes difficult throws look easy and the ball jumps out of his hand. His compact release gets the ball out quickly and was comfortable with any throw he was asked to make.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5-star Houston commit <a href="https://twitter.com/KeiHenderson1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KeiHenderson1</a> fires a strike for a TD in the <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> 7on7 competition <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elite11?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#elite11</a> <a href="https://t.co/CFQYq4He9g">pic.twitter.com/CFQYq4He9g</a></p>&mdash; Sports Stars of Tomorrow (@SportsStarsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsStarsTV/status/1935785499068973398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284090"],"_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":1693228,"_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-6854c46999dd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brandon won the Rail Shot challenge on night one and was a top performer in the Pro Day and Accuracy Challenge on night two. He only had three incompletions in the 7-on-7 period on day three and two of them were drops according to reports. Brandon plays with tempo, drops to his spot quickly and always gets the ball out on time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5-star <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tennessee?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tennessee</a> QB commit Faizon Brandon layers this ball perfectly over the defender for a touchdown <a href="https://twitter.com/faizon_brandon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@faizon_brandon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Vol_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vol_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> <a href="https://t.co/ys2QPh2w0F">pic.twitter.com/ys2QPh2w0F</a></p>&mdash; Kendell Hollowell (@KHollowell_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KHollowell_/status/1935775098147140076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645071"],"_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-6854c46999e50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bentley didn't stand out to me on night one but was a top performer in the Pro Day and Accuracy Challenge on night two. He carried that performance into the 7-on-7 period with a strong performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentley goes through his progressions well and can trick defenders with his eyes. He has the arm strength to connect on out routes from the far hash and has some zip on the intermediate throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN 300 No. 261 Bowe Bentley starts his 7v7 session with four straight completions leading to a touchdown 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/bowebentley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bowebentley</a> <br><br>Some nice shots from the uncommitted QB who will choose between LSU and Oklahoma <a href="https://t.co/yQwafXtkAu">pic.twitter.com/yQwafXtkAu</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1935762100154253527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000959"],"_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-6854c46999ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beaver is another guy who didn't have a strong night one but shined in the Accuracy Challenge and in 7-on-7. He has serious zip on the shorter throws and makes quick reads effectively. Beaver looks more built than when I last saw him and was one of the better uncommitted quarterbacks at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to thank the entire <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elite11</a> team for an amazing last 3 days! You all put so much time, thought and energy into creating an all-around incredible experience for the 20 of us. Can't thank you enough for letting me be a part of it! <a href="https://t.co/cTqopLpL9w">pic.twitter.com/cTqopLpL9w</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1000959' first='Bryson' last='Beaver'] (@BrysonBeaverQB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrysonBeaverQB/status/1935866662236176818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476963"],"_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":1693249,"_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-6854c46999f61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomalla shined on the last two days of the camp, particularly in the Pro Day workout and 7-on-7. He threw four touchdowns during the 7-on-7 period and had no problems taking deep shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alabama 4-Star QB commit Jett Thomalla <a href="https://twitter.com/JettThomalla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JettThomalla</a> with effortless touch on this impressive TD throw at Elite 11. <br><br>🎥 via <a href="https://twitter.com/jteigland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jteigland</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/cZsafh7jtp">pic.twitter.com/cZsafh7jtp</a></p>&mdash; Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jdsmith31Smith/status/1935806822486556843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283913"],"_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":1693246,"_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-6854c46999ff2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burgess stands out when you look at the group due to his frame and his performance largely backed up the hype.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a high release and can put some heat on the ball. Burgess was hitting receivers in stride in the drills on day one and in the 7-on-7 period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Touchdown No. 4 for UNC commit Travis Burgess <a href="https://t.co/q8zP7udB7r">https://t.co/q8zP7udB7r</a><a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TravisBurgess_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TravisBurgess_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> <a href="https://t.co/1uDqHk7R28">pic.twitter.com/1uDqHk7R28</a></p>&mdash; Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1935782644228514058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212444"],"_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":1693244,"_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-6854c4699a07f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Casuga really impressed me on night one and one news outlet named him their MVP on night two due to strong performances in both the Pro Day and Accuracy Challenge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He goes through his progressions well and is accurate to all three levels of the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shout out to all the QBs and a bigger shout out to my guy <a href="https://twitter.com/DiaBell3QB1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiaBell3QB1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tamurecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tamurecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexAgsLive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexAgsLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AggieFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AggieFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CCHSFOOTBALL_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCHSFOOTBALL_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rivals</a> <a href="https://t.co/igjdCyfzPT">https://t.co/igjdCyfzPT</a></p>&mdash; Helaman Casuga (@HelamanCasuga) <a href="https://twitter.com/HelamanCasuga/status/1935821516433932703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["800191"],"_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":1693827,"_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-6854c4699a119"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams has an impressive frame and shined in moments during the drills on night one. He had a good Pro Day workout on day two and threw a camp-high seven touchdowns on day three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4-star USC commit Jonas Williams just went crazy throwing seven touchdowns in his Elite 11 Finals 7v7 workout ✌️<a href="https://twitter.com/JonasWilliams_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JonasWilliams_1</a> <br><br>Representing the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation quite well <a href="https://t.co/o7SUoXPcJg">pic.twitter.com/o7SUoXPcJg</a></p>&mdash; Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport/status/1935798439008518357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283681"],"_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-6854c4699a191"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rios was strong on all three days and is comfortable in any setting you put him in. In 7-on-7, he can throw through traffic or layer the defense going over the top. He will commit to either UCLA or Arizona next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elite 11 QB [player_tooltip player_id='283681' first='Oscar' last='Rios'] (<a href="https://twitter.com/_OscarriosQB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_OscarriosQB</a>) pays attention to the little details, and he appreciates that Arizona has done that in his recruitment.<br><br>The Wildcats are hoping that means he picks the Block A on June 27 over fellow finalist UCLA.<br><br>Full Video:<a href="https://t.co/bahYErxQHy">https://t.co/bahYErxQHy</a> <a href="https://t.co/qnEADXdx18">pic.twitter.com/qnEADXdx18</a></p>&mdash; Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordyHamm/status/1935868896734830748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->