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Best Elite 11 In-State Performers

Best Elite 11 In-State Performers
Caleb Sisk/@CalebSisk_
Caleb Sisk
Caleb Sisk March 8, 2026 @ 05:32 PM
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Aiden Watson
Aiden Watson 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB/ATH | 2028
GA
Aidan McPherson
Aidan McPherson 5'10" | 182 lbs | QB | 2027
GA
Kharim Hughley
Kharim Hughley 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
GA
Ben Musser
Ben Musser 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB | 2027
GA
Derrick Baker
Derrick Baker 6'2" | 220 lbs | QB | 2027
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Georgia is only going to get better with these guys throwing the ball around. The state of Georgia hosted a regional of the Elite 11, and the in-state kids stood tall. Here are five players from the event who are in-state kids and performed to a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885409"],"_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-69adf919c0599"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='885409' first='Kharim' last='Hughley'] remains one of the better quarterbacks in the nation, as he is fresh off a dominant performance at Buford for the Elite 11. He was the lone player from the state to be awarded an MVP ticket that will be punched with a spot in the finals. He is committed to Clemson for a reason, as he is one of the better players in the state when it comes to being able to move and his accuracy. He plays at Gainesville and has represented them in the best ways recently. He is set for one last season, which is likely to be the best one yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409921"],"_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-69adf919c064a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='409921' first='Derrick' last='Baker'] is a phenomenal quarterback who is built like a tank. He is a smaller-ish frame, but he is extremely compact. Baker is going to be phenomenal in college and will be a top player when it comes to the season, but first, it is important to note that he is one of the better performers from the event. He did well in almost every drill and is still expected to grow within the system. He is fresh off an injury to his hand that hosts a pretty brutal scar, but he is only getting stronger throughout the reps that he is taking. I believe Baker is one of the best in the state, and I can confidently back that up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["438058"],"_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-69adf919c06d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I mean, an absolute dawg of a performance. He was excellent in every area, but he was extremely talented with his deep ball. I believe he will be better when it comes to the throw on the run aspect, as he looked great in these types of drills at the event. He caught my eye, and was one of the first players I made a note on. Musser will become a better passer when he is in pads and begins to take more reps as a quarterback ahead of the next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626146"],"_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-69adf919c0776"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The quarterback from Rome did a great job on Saturday. He was the most accurate player when it came to the entire event, as he was awarded with this at the end of camp. McPherson is only going to improve with more reps ahead of this next season, as he searches for a college to take his commitment. He has a great deal of speed and will be one of the better prospects on the move. By nature, people will question his height, but if he is as accurate as he was on Saturday, he will earn a spot somewhere without question.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697962"],"_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-69adf919c0818"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am familiar with Watson and how he plays, but this was a bit shocking to me. There are plenty of talented quarterbacks at events like this, but even with all of the top-end talent, the 2028 quarterback made headlines. He is one of the better 2028 quarterbacks in the state and will only improve. He is dangerously accurate and one of the more coachable athletes in the state, from what I have been able to see. He will not make the same mistake more than once.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The state of Georgia is only going to get better with these guys throwing the ball around. The state of Georgia hosted a regional of the Elite 11, and the in-state kids stood tall. Here are five players from the event who are in-state kids and performed to a high level.

Kharim Hughley

Kharim Hughley

GA
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Kharim
Hughley QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Gainesville
|
GA
Best Elite 11 In-State Performers
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Derrick Baker

Derrick Baker

GA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Derrick
Baker QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
220
HS
Milton
|
GA
Best Elite 11 In-State Performers
Derrick Baker is a phenomenal quarterback who is built like a tank. He is a smaller-ish frame, but...
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School: Milton
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Ben Musser

Ben Musser

GA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Ben
Musser QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Prince Avenue Christian
|
GA
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Ben Musser

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School: Prince Avenue Christian
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Aidan McPherson

Aidan McPherson

GA
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 182
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Aidan
McPherson QB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
182
HS
Rome
|
GA
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School: Rome
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Aiden Watson

Aiden Watson

GA
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Aiden
Watson QB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Harrison
|
GA
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School: Harrison
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