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The article ranks the top 10 committed quarterbacks attending the 2026 Elite 11 Finals based on how well they fit their future college systems, highlighting their skills, development potential, and system compatibility.
The Elite 11 Finals in Manhattan Beach, California showcased the top quarterback prospects for the 2025 cycle, with various players earning superlatives for their performances. Husan Longstreet (Texas A&M) was noted for his strong arm, Deuce Knight (Notre Dame) for his high upside, Julian Lewis (USC) for his accuracy, Keelon Russell (Alabama) for his consistency, and Tavien St. Clair (Ohio State) for his college-ready build. Other notable mentions include Matt Zollers (Missouri) as a gunslinger, Tramell Jones (Florida State) for his smooth release, Luke Nickel (Miami) for his mechanics, and KaMario Taylor (Mississippi State) as a gamer.
Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2024, is transferring from Phoenix Pinnacle to Buford High School in Georgia for his final year of prep football. Raiola committed to Georgia in May and will be joining a premier high school football program. Buford is the fourth high school Raiola will attend and the third team he will play for. Raiola is one of the most complete prospects on the field and will be playing alongside five-star safety KJ Bolden and five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston.
Michigan Wolverines' 2024 five-star quarterback commit, Jadyn Davis, finished sixth overall at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, ahead of notable quarterbacks like Penn State commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, LSU four-star commit Colin Hurley, and Florida five-star commit DJ Lagway. Davis rebounded in a big way during the 7-on-7 portion of the competition on the third and final day to earn his sixth overall placement. He is expected to enroll early at Michigan after his senior season of high school football at Providence Day.
Notre Dame commit CJ Carr impressed at the Elite 11 Finals pro day, with 17 of his 20 throws deemed accurate and a score of 44, tied for third-best on the evening. Charles Power, the director of scouting and rankings at On3, listed Carr at No. 5 in his Day 2 top performers article, praising his technical polish, steady performance, and reliable mechanics. Carr's arm strength was in the middle of the pack, but his consistent throwing motion and rhythm helped him stand out among the top quarterback prospects.
Penn State commit Ethan Grunkemeyer was named the day one MVP at the Elite 11 Finals, impressing evaluators with his arm strength and consistency. The three-star Class of 2024 prospect from Ohio also finished second in the rail shot challenge. In other Penn State news, four Lions were named to Phil Steele All-American teams and 11 earned All-Big Ten preseason honors. South Florida standouts are set to visit Penn State, and receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith is expected to play his best football this year.
The Elite 11 Finals will feature 20 of the top quarterbacks in the country, each with their own question to answer. From proving their five-star status to showing they can hang with the best-of-the-best, these quarterbacks will compete in Southern California over the next few days. The event will also provide an opportunity for some players to move up in the rankings and for college football recruiters to evaluate their potential.