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Elite 11: Ranking the top 11 QBs from the week
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Over three days at the Elite 11, no quarterback absolutely, clearly, 100-percent established himself as the best one at the event. But through a battery of stations on Tuesday night, the all-important Pro Day on Wednesday night and a 7on7 session on Thursday, here is our ranking of the top 11 for the week. MORE ELITE 11: Bentley is best of pro day performances | Ten takeaways from opening night | Tough decision ahead for Bentley RIVALS FIVE-STAR EVENT: Roster | ACC programs in the spotlight | Big Ten programs in the spotlight | SEC programs in the spotlight | Key QB storylines | Key RB storylines | Key WR storylines | Key TE storylines | Key OL storylines | Key DL storylines | Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State 1. DIA BELL The four-star quarterback from Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage was the best of the best on the first night, not so great during the Pro Day and then came back with a vengeance and had a good 7on7 session. Advertisement Does that make him the top QB? We think so, as when he was good, he was really good. The Texas commit can spin it, the ball comes out beautifully and he can throw accurately to every level. Nothing looked forced when Bell is in the pocket. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TEXAS FANS AT 2. HELAMAN CASUGA Casuga has dealt with an injury that sidelined him for a portion of his junior season (after beating IMG Academy, of course) so what his performance was going to be like was uncertain. The Texas A&M commit delivered in a big way during the Pro Day, where his timing with receivers was impeccable, and he spun it with pace as well as anyone at the event. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TEXAS A&M FANS AT 3. KEISEAN HENDERSON The Houston commit is a top-10 prospect and a five-star quarterback but one cannot help but feel he's only tapping his potential and he could have the most upside in the class. His athleticism is off the charts and so is his arm talent as it's burned in my memory the nicest throw of the Pro Day when he ducked pressure, moved right and zipped it on a rope 40 yards downfield to a receiver. Henderson has special qualities that Houston needs badly. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH HOUSTON FANS AT 4. BOWE BENTLEY Bentley really flashed during the Pro Day portion of the Elite 11 as he graded out the highest on our point system and we loved that the Celina, Texas, standout fired each ball and didn't try to place it with zero pace on it just to score points. Advertisement Down to Oklahoma and LSU, Bentley was great throwing from the pocket, escaping pressure and keeping zip on his passes, and hitting receivers in stride. He wasn't exceptional the other two days so he's fourth overall on our list. 5. TAIT REYNOLDS Reynolds was skilled, reliable and consistent. The Clemson commit has a little elongated motion (probably from his baseball background) but he's a big, steady presence in the pocket who was exceptional on deep throws and the seam routes during the Pro Day. He was solid the other two days, if not spectacular. He will head to play for the Tigers and have weapons around him. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH CLEMSON FANS AT 6. BRYSON BEAVER Beaver was one of the biggest surprises of the Elite 11. The Murrieta (Calif.) Vista Murrieta three-star definitely outplayed his ranking and came in with a ton of confidence. He was another one who zipped the ball and played to win instead of trying to game the system for points. Other than Henderson's dime down the right side of the field, Beaver had the best throw of the night on the same route. He's at Oregon this weekend and the Ducks look strong but his recruitment has been wild in recent weeks. 7. TRAVIS BURGESS There is a tendency to look at the North Carolina commit at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds and think he's going to be too lanky, too gangly and have a really long motion but that wasn't the case at all with the Loganville (Ga.) Grayson standout. Advertisement Burgess was more than solid throughout the entire event and after missing on a deep throw early during the Pro Day was basically perfect on all his deep shots after that. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH UNC FANS AT 8. TERRY WALKER Beaver and Walker were the biggest surprises for us at the Elite 11. The Duke commit is so smooth, the ball pops off his hand and other than just a couple poor throws during the Pro Day, he was really impressive. Walker was exceptional on night one as his tight spirals just looked different than a lot of other quarterbacks and then he backed it up again at the pro day. Most impressive is that he's best at being creative so this structure didn't necessarily suit all his gifts. Advertisement The Blue Devils got a steal. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH DUKE FANS AT 9. FAIZON BRANDON Did Brandon sign, seal and deliver the No. 1 quarterback spot in the 2026 class with his three-day performance at the Elite 11? No. But the Tennessee commit was also very good in numerous spots with the biggest spotlight on him over the event. There's no questioning his arm talent and playmaking ability. But he didn't separate himself like an undoubted No. 1 quarterback has done at this event before. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TENNESSEE FANS AT 10. JETT THOMALLA Thomalla had a lot on his mind even flying to the Elite 11 and waking up that first morning because that's when he flipped from Iowa State to Alabama. He was a tick slow that first night but really stepped it up during the pro day and beyond as he was exceptionally good throwing receivers open and putting it where only they could catch it. Advertisement One of the toughest throws is to go across the field and throw to the pylon in the front of the end zone and Thomalla aced that one. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ALABAMA FANS AT 11. OSCAR RIOS The more we see Rios – in camp settings, 7on7 settings and now at the Elite 11 – we like his game and how it translates to the next level. The Downey, Calif., four-star QB is down to Arizona and UCLA and Rios plays with a quiet confidence and competitiveness that should carry over well to the college game. Even though he's on the leaner side, Rios is dynamic, the ball pops and he has no problem throttling back and getting it deep.
USA Today
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- USA Today
Oklahoma attempting to get Bowe Bentley on campus for ChampU BBQ per report
Oklahoma attempting to get Bowe Bentley on campus for ChampU BBQ per report The Oklahoma Sooners' 2026 quarterback recruiting took a turn late Thursday night when Jaden O'Neal decommitted from the Sooners. That leaves the Sooners to focus entirely on four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley. In the wake of O'Neal's decommitment, the Sooners are looking to get Bentley back on campus this weekend, according to ESPN's Eli Lederman (formerly of Tulsa World). Bently just completed a strong showing in the Elite 11 finals in California this week. Bentley was the top performer on night two of the Elite 11 finals after completing 18 of 20 passes and looking good in the Pro Day element of the drills. Analysts marveled at his accuracy and ability to throw on the move. It's that athleticism that's made him one of the more highly sought after quarterbacks over the last six months. The four-star quarterback out of Celina, Texas has seen a meteoric rise in the rankings this offseason. In 247Sports rankings back in November, he was considered the No. 296 player in the class. In March, he shot up to No. 75 overall in the class. Now Bentley is down to two schools, the Sooners and the LSU Tigers. According to Lederman, a decision could be coming sooner rather than later. If Oklahoma is able to get Bentley back on campus this weekend for the ChampU BBQ, just two weeks after his official visit at the beginning of June, it would be a significant development in his recruitment. Bowe Bentley Recruiting Profile Vitals Projected Position Quarterback Height 6-foot-1 Weight 200 pounds Hometown Celina, Texas Ratings Site Stars Overall Position State Rivals 4 102 10 15 ESPN 4 261 6 32 247Sports 4 78 7 12 247Sports Composite 4 94 10 14 On3 4 41 5 4 On3 Industry 4 76 7 11 Offers Per 247Sports Oklahoma LSU Arizona Boston College Cal Cincinnati Colorado Duke East Carolina Florida State Georgia Georgia Tech Indiana Kansas State Missouri Ohio State Oklahoma State Texas Tech Tulane UCF USF UTEP UTSA Virginia Tech Wisconsin Appalachian State Arkansas State Colorado State North Texas Sam Houston Social Media Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
USA Today
2 days ago
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Texas commit Dia Bell, Arch Manning's heir apparent, shines at Elite 11, eyes MVP honors
Texas commit Dia Bell, Arch Manning's heir apparent, shines at Elite 11, eyes MVP honors Bell is eyeing elite honors given to Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, and Matthew Stafford. What makes Dia Bell a 5-star prospect? @DiaBell3QB1 Accuracy like this 😳 — Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) June 19, 2025 The 2025 Elite 11 Finals conclude Thursday with a 7-on-7 showcase, capping a week of competition for 20 of the nation's top high school quarterbacks. Wednesday's events at Mira Costa High School featured the Panini Accuracy Challenge and the Pro Day drill. Texas Longhorns commit Dia Bell, a five-star prospect from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, impressed in both. Bell showed off his arm strength in the accuracy challenge, hitting targets at all distances with only minor misses due to aim. In the Pro Day drill, which simulates game throws to moving receivers, Bell completed 15 of 20 passes, with most incompletions coming on overthrows. Bell, ranked as On3's No. 10 performer on Day 2. The son of former NBA star Raja Bell was named the MVP of Day 1 and remains in contention for Elite 11 MVP honors as the competition wraps up. The award has previously gone to future NFL quarterbacks such as Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, and Matthew Stafford. Bell is the 12th Texas commit to participate in the Elite 11 Finals since its inception in 1999. Off the field, Bell has emerged as a vocal recruiter for Texas, hinting this week that another major commitment could be on the way for the Longhorns' 2026 class. Bell, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the 2026 cycle by On3, passed for 2,597 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior before a playoff injury ended his season. Despite continued interest from top programs like Georgia and Alabama, Bell has remained firm in his Texas commitment. Texas 5-star QB commit Dia Bell finds the end zone again👀 Live Updates: — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) June 19, 2025 Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire.
Time of India
07-06-2025
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- Time of India
Detroit Lions offseason injury concerns: Amon-Ra St. Brown's knee surgery, Tyleik Williams' rehab, and Malcolm Rodriguez's ACL recovery timeline
Lions' offseason injury setbacks raise concerns ahead of 2025 season (Image via: Getty Images) The Detroit Lions may be gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 season, but their offseason workouts have been clouded by a wave of injury concerns. With star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealing a surprise knee surgery, rookie Tyleik Williams still in rehab, and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez expected to miss significant time, the Lions' cautious approach is raising more questions than answers. Why Detroit's injury updates are stirring concern The Lions' latest OTA sessions have felt less like prep for a big season and more like a waiting room. Star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, usually the heartbeat of the offense, quietly shared that he underwent knee surgery after last season—a 'clean-up' procedure, as he put it. But this was the first time fans and media had heard a word about it. He skipped OTAs while rehabbing and says he'll be ready for training camp. Still, the late reveal and lack of detail have left many wondering what else the team might be keeping under wraps. Then there's rookie defensive lineman Tyleik Williams, the Lions' top pick in the 2025 draft. He's been mostly out of action, still nursing a leg injury from his Pro Day. Head coach Dan Campbell says there's no reason to worry and that the goal is to have all rookies ready by camp. But fans were hoping to catch a glimpse of the highly touted prospect—so far, they've seen nothing. Perhaps most concerning is linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez. Coming off a torn ACL late last year, he's now expected to be out until at least November. That's a long wait for a defense already in transition and in need of experienced leaders. Campbell has maintained an optimistic tone, but a growing sense of disconnect is hard to ignore. Patience may be wise in some cases, but in a league that punishes slow starts, it can quickly become a costly gamble. Also Read: NFL power couple Patrick and Brittany Mahomes cheer on Texas Tech at 2025 Women's College World Series The Lions might be playing the long game, but in doing so, they risk falling behind before the real season even begins.
USA Today
04-06-2025
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- USA Today
Eagles sign WR Ife Adeyi to 90-man roster
Eagles sign WR Ife Adeyi to 90-man roster According to the NFL transactions wire, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Sam Houston State WR Ife Adeyi The Eagles today signed WR Ife Adeyi, a rookie from Sam Houston State. Adeyi (5-10, 175) was a tryout player at Eagles rookie camp. — Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) June 4, 2025 The Philadelphia Eagles are signing another undrafted receiver to their 90-man roster. According to Dave Zangaro, the team has signed Sam Houston State WR Ife Adeyi. Adeyi performed well during the Eagles' rookie minicamp tryouts, and multiple teams expressed interest before Philadelphia extended a call. Adeyi possesses game-changing speed, having run a blazing 4.28 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. Extremely strong Pro Day for @BearkatsFB wide receiver Ife Adeyi: 4.35 official 40-yard time, unofficial 4.28, 5-8 2/8, 181 pounds, 18 bench reps, 40 1/2 vertical, 11-1 broad jump, 4.14 short shuttle, 6.74 3-cone. #Texans in attendance @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2025 The speedy receiver caught 164 catches for 2,312 yards and 19 touchdowns across six seasons in college and also added 306 yards and four scores on the ground. Adeyi overlapped with Eagles safety Tristin McCollum at Sam Houston State.
