Elite 11: Ranking the top regional performances

Twenty of the nation’s top quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting cycle will make their way to Los Angeles next week to compete in the Elite 11 Finals — the nation’s premier high school quarterback camp. The group of finalists was selected after performances at one of the eight Elite 11 regional events held throughout the spring.

The vast majority of the top quarterbacks in the cycle outside of No. 1 overall prospect and LSU commit Bryce Underwood took part in an Elite 11 regional and are slated to be at the Finals. As a result, we’re able to watch and evaluate the performances of these top signal callers at the regionals thanks to video supplied by the UC Report.

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It’s important to note what we feel can be gleaned from this specific pure passing camp setting relative to prospect evaluation. For this exercise we focused on downfield arm strength, velocity, mechanics/arm action, ball placement and mobility/footwork. We are evaluating for talent as seen in physical tools, skill level and consistency of performance.

With that said, here’s On3’s ranking of the top regional performances, found by combining the independent lists of Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power and National Scout Cody Bellaire. Please note this order is strictly based off of the one-day, Elite 11 regional workout. So much more goes into player rankings, with play on Friday nights taking the lead.

1. Matt Zollers – Missouri

Matt Zollers‘ showing at the State College, Pennsylvania regional was the consensus No. 1 pick. The 6-foot-3.5, 203-pounder showed one of the best combinations of arm strength and movement skills among the group. Zollers threw with impressive velocity and drove the ball to all levels with ease. The arm looked live and loose. The Missouri pledge is known as a functional mover and flashed some of the quickest feet of the group. There were times where he could get rushed and misfire, but the physical tools and ability to make about every throw stood out. Zollers ranks as the No. 13 overall prospect and No. 2 quarterback in the On300.

2. KaMario Taylor – Mississippi State

If his showing at the Atlanta regional is any indication, KaMario Taylor could have a case as the most physically-gifted quarterback at the Elite 11 Finals. Taylor, who had the consensus No. 2 performance, showcased one of the strongest arms of the group. The Macon (Miss.) Noxubee County product put serious RPM’s on his passes. There was a ton of juice in his arm. Taylor’s best throws would stack up very high among the best we saw from any workout. He has a high release point and pliable arm, capable of changing slots. The mobility also stacks up among the best within the group, with his reactive quickness standing out. Taylor is far from a finished product and can continue honing his consistency, but the talent popped in a big way. The Mississippi State commit ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect and No. 10 quarterback in the On300.

T-3. Bryce Baker – North Carolina

Bryce Baker turned in one of the more well-rounded showings on the regional circuit. The 6-foot-2.25, 200-pounder was very steady and consistent at the Atlanta regional. Baker threw with good velocity and was able to deliver accurate passes at a high clip throughout the workout. The Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth product also showed good reactive quickness in pocket drills. He tended to drop his release point fairly low when throwing off-platform, but consistently got over top of the football when his feet were set. Baker checks in at No. 191 overall and as the No. 17 quarterback in the On300.

T-3. Husan Longstreet – Texas A&M

Husan Longstreet was the first 2025 quarterback invited to the Elite 11 Finals following his showing at the Los Angeles regional back in March. For starters, the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder could have the strongest arm of any quarterback in the cycle. Longstreet threw with palpable velocity, which really showed up when driving the football on a line. We noticed the twitch in his workout, both in his arm and movements. There were moments where he could’ve thrown with better location or touch, but the pure arm strength was readily evident. Longstreet ranks as the No. 77 overall prospect and No. 7 quarterback in the On300 rankings.

5. Tavien St. Clair – Ohio State

Tavien St. Clair posted a clean workout at the Columbus, Ohio regional that seemed effortless at times. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is one of the bigger framed quarterbacks among the group. He threw with very nice touch an was able to easily layer his passes. St. Clair was one of the more effective passers on the run, as he was able to sequence his movements and throw with accuracy without having his feet set. While the arm strength didn’t pop to the degree of some others, he still looked to be above average within the group. The Ohio State commit is the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 5 quarterback in the cycle according to On3’s rankings.

6. Julian Lewis – USC

Julian Lewis‘ passing polish was on display at the Atlanta regional. The ability to repeatedly replicate his motion and deliver with accuracy was notable. The variance and volatility on Lewis’ throws was much lower than most of his counterparts. He was consistent and rarely found himself out of whack mechanically. The velocity looked to be the highest on RPO’s. He can continue improving the quickness and urgency in his footwork. Lewis, who was originally a member of the 2026 cycle before reclassifying, ranks as the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 4 quarterback in the On300.

7. Luke Nickel – Miami

Luke Nickel threw with very good placement at the Atlanta regional, consistently delivering well located, catchable passes. The velocity was also above average among the group. Nickel was most comfortable when delivering from a set platform and from his traditional arm slot. With that said, his movement and footwork from within the pocket was fluid. The Miami commit from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton ranks as the No. 146 overall prospect and No. 13 quarterback.

8. Keelon Russell – Alabama

Keelon Russell showed some of the best velocity on the circuit at the Austin, Texas regional in March. The 6-foot-3, 181-pounder had a bunch of zip on his passes. The ball jumped out of his hand, particularly when targeting the intermediate areas of the field. Russell is a good athlete and should continue getting more comfortable in his drops with reps under center. He looked most comfortable when throwing from a set platform. Russell, who was a one-time SMU pledge, recently flipped to Alabama and ranks as the No. 80 overall prospect and No. 8 quarterback in the On300.

9. Tramell Jones – Florida State

Tramell Jones looked at home in the pass-centric setting of the Elite 11. The Florida State commit turned in a clean showing at the Oxford, Mississippi regional. Jones was accurate when operating in a rhythm and delivered well located passes. The Florida State pledge looked at his most comfortable when working from within the pocket. Jones checks in as the No. 31 quarterback in the On3 rankings.

10. Ty Hawkins – TCU

Ty Hawkins seemed to be in the zone at the Austin regional. The 6-foot, 190-pounder flashed a natural, replicable throwing motion within his upper body and threw with very good accuracy throughout the workout. He looked very comfortable throwing on the run, at times more so than from a stationary platform. Hawkins can continue improving his lower body mechanics, as he has a tendency to stiffen his front leg early within his sequence. The San Antonio native ranks as the No. 87 overall prospect and as the No. 9 quarterback according to On3.

11. Deuce Knight – Notre Dame

Deuce Knight‘s physical upside was apparent at the Oxford, Mississippi regional. For starters, he showed very good arm strength. His mobility and athleticism are excellent. With that said he can stand to continue improving his footwork. Knight will need to continue honing his consistency as his accuracy varied from throw to throw at the event in early April. Given what we saw from the Notre Dame pledge at Overtime’s OT7 Championship last weekend, he could’ve made strides in that regard over the past few months. Knight checks in as the No. 54 overall prospect and No. 6 quarterback in the cycle, according to On3.