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Overtime OT7 Finals: Overall Top Performers

charles power hsby:Charles Power06/18/23

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Julian Sayin
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Several players from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 cycles were in Los Angeles this weekend for Overtime’s OT7 7-on-7 tournament. The event kicked off Thursday afternoon and wrapped up on Sunday afternoon.

The OT7 Finals enables wide receivers, defensive backs, linebackers, tight ends and running backs from all across the country to compete in seven-on-seven action. This showcase will give a glimpse of these players’ physical tools, passing ability and development. The following rank is based solely on the performances from Sunday.

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On3 MVP: QB Julian Sayin — Alabama

Alabama five-star quarterback commit Julian Sayin showed up in the middle of Friday’s session after winning the Elite 11 Finals MVP. He quickly made his presence felt, looking impressive in a brief period on Friday. Sayin was back on Sunday and put on a passing clinic in knockout play while leading his team to the championship game.

Sayin was phenomenal with his timing and accuracy. He had outstanding feel and connection with his receivers and was aggressive in attacking all parts of the field. The Alabama pledge pushed the ball vertically and showed very nice touch in the red zone. The ball location was eye-popping at times, as he did a great job putting the ball where only the receiver could come down with it. Sayin took advantage of some talented targets on his team and put his pass catchers in positions to make plays and show their talents.

Overall, Sayin did a fantastic job of distributing the ball. He had very little margin for error given the scoring format and the way the event was set up. His team did not win, as they lost in the championship. Sayin made just one mistake all game. It was a very razor-thin margin for error and he was still nearly flawless. Sayin threw well over double-digit touchdowns on Sunday with several being small window throws. He was head and shoulders the best quarterback at the event and had one of the better 7-on-7 showings we’ve seen at a national event in the past few years.

2. WR Naeshaun Montgomery (2025)

Naeshaun Montgomery was Julian Sayin‘s preferred target on Sunday. The West Palm Beach (Fla.) Cardinal Newman product caught four touchdown passes during knockout play. Montgomery showed the ability to make plays in a variety of ways. His first score came on a deep ball from Sayin, while showing the ability to separate vertically. Montgomery caught a game-winning touchdown on a slant route and showed strong route-running ability on two more touchdowns in the red zone. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder also flashed natural ball skills. Montgomery also turned in a strong afternoon on Friday, catching two touchdowns once Sayin joined the team.

3. CB Ellis Robinson IV — Georgia

Ellis Robinson IV looked the part of the top defensive back prospect on hand at the OT7 Finals. The Georgia pledge was not tested often, but made a play nearly every time he was targeted. Robinson had two interceptions in limited play on Friday and completely locked down his side of field in knockout play on Sunday. We’re not sure he surrendered a catch on the day. Robinson had a diving break up while covering a slant route and had another pivotal pass break up, leaping to deflect a game-winning Hail Mary attempt. His feel for coverage, technical skills, quick feet and plus length make for a well-rounded skill set. We’ve seen some touted corners struggle in this setting in recent years, but that was not the case here. Robinson lived up to his five-star billing.

4. WR Dakorien Moore (2025)

We’re not sure another receiver had more true splash plays than Dakorien Moore. The Duncanville (Texas) High star made things look extremely easy on all three days of action. Playing on a team and at an event that featured many of the top 2025 wide receiver prospects, Moore looked to have a gear that few others could match. He consistently stacked corners off the line got vertical against 1-on-1 coverage at will. We saw him score on two vertical routes on Sunday. Moore preceded his strong Day 4 showing with several impressive contested catches on Day 2. The metro Dallas prospect may have been the most dangerous big-play threat at the event.

5. WR Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State

Jeremiah Smith looked like the top wide receiver prospect in the 2024 cycle over the course of the OT7 Finals. His team was eliminated in its first game on Sunday, so Smith didn’t have as many games to make an impact as some others. He would very likely be higher on this list had he had more chances on Day 4. With that said, the high-level talent was obvious. The Five-Star Plus+ prospect was the On3 MVP on Day 2, showing his full toolset as a high-volume target who can make plays above the rim, finish catches through contact and rip off some long gains after the catch. Smith flashed his big-time skills again briefly on Sunday, converting a pivotal 3rd and long on a catch-and-run that kept SFE in the game before a last-second loss. That marked the second time in as many days the Ohio State pledge flashed very good speed after the catch. Smith’s combination of ball skills, route-running ability and after the catch athleticism looked top shelf, as expected.

6. WR Elijah Moore

No prospect may have done more to help their stock than Elijah Moore. The Olney (Md.) Good Counsel pass-catcher flashed a massive catch radius over the course of the OT7 Finals. Moore was a monster in contested catch situations. He has outstanding length, strong hands and a high level of coordination. We saw him come down with a number of highlight grabs, including a few one-handed catches. The 6-foot-4.5, 200-pounder showed the ability to climb the ladder and body opposing defensive backs in jump ball situations. Ohio State is out front according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

7. CB Adonyss Currie (2025)

Adonyss Currie was one of the more active cornerbacks in coverage on Saturday and backed that impressive showing up with a handful of highlight plays before his Team Toa squad was eliminated on Sunday. Listed at 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, the On300 prospect has a very good combination of stature and athleticism. Currie had several high-level pass breakups over the final two days in addition to an interception. He’s a top sprinter who consistently runs in the 10.6 second range in the 100 meters. Currie brought that athleticism to the compressed 7-on-7 field, showing the ability to stay in phase on vertical routes. He also flashed some eye-catching vertical bounce and ball skills, using his length to deflect passes. The California native looked like one of the twitchier defensive backs on hand all weekend and made the plays to back it up.

8. WR Jeremiah McClellan

Jeremiah McClellan was the On3 MVP on Day 1, on the heels of a sterling five-touchdown performance. While he didn’t have quite that type of day the rest of the event, McClellan was more than good enough to land in the top ten. The St. Louis Christian Brothers product has a powerful, thick build that looks ideal for a padded setting. He showed outstanding ball skills and strong hands on Day 1, coming down with several contested catches, including a ridiculous one-handed touchdown grab. McClellan looks like an ideal fit as a power slot at the next level, but his ball skills and movement ability give him potential a moveable chess piece. He is trending towards Ohio State according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

9. ATH Courtney Crutchfield — Arkansas

Courtney Crutchfield was a consistent performer over the course of the OT7 Finals. The Arkansas pledge could project on either side of the ball at the next level, but primarily worked at wide receiver at this event. Crutchfield backed up a Top Performer showing on Day 1 with an even better effort on Day 2. He was among the most targeted receivers on Friday and found the end zone for three scores. The 6-foot-0.5, 170-pounder is a long, twitchy athlete who can effectively work all portions of the field. He showed the ability to separate from the outside and win vertically. We also saw him give defenses trouble in working over the middle of the field and down the seam. He may not be as technically polished as some other receivers on hand, but the upside and pure talent were readily apparent.

10. WR Talyn Taylor (2025)

While others received more targets over the course of the week, Tayln Taylor made his opportunities count and flashed high-end talent. In an event loaded with top 2025 receivers, Taylor looked to be among the best of the group. The Geneva (Ill.) Geneva Community product is a fluid, natural mover with a high level of coordination. Taylor had an outstanding toe-tapping touchdown grab on Sunday and found the end zone earlier, showing nice route-running ability and spatial awareness.

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Other prospects who impressed at OT7 Finals

+ 2026 safety Joey O’Brien would’ve been the next defensive back up. The Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College product was a ballhawk all week, snaring four interceptions by our count. O’Brien has advanced ball skills and good size at this very early stage of his high school career.

+ KJ Duff was the top tight end at the event and made a late push for Top Performer status. Duff had a handful of truly sensational grabs on Day 4. He out-jumped a throng of defensive backs for a spectacular touchdown grab and later elevated to come down with a superbly thrown Julian Sayin pass. Duff was among the best true ball winners at the OT7 Finals.

+ Donovan Olugbode looked the part as one of the top 2025 receivers nationally. The IMG Academy pass-catcher had a very strong Day 2, reeling in four touchdowns on Friday. He’s a thick, physical target with strong hands at the catch point and showed the ability to create some separation.

+ Two physically-gifted 2025 corners Dijon Lee and Devin Sanchez lined up as teammates, creating a pair of very imposing bookends for the Trillion Boys secondary. We didn’t see either tested a ton on Sunday, but they looked the part. Lee was very active on Day 2, landing as a Top Performer on Friday.

+ Virginia Tech commit Gabriel Williams was the top linebacker on hand at the OT7 Finals. At over 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, Williams uses his outstanding length and range to disrupt passing lanes and make plays while running sideline to sideline.

+ I’Marion Stewart made news earlier in the event by announcing his commitment to Michigan. Stewart was one of the more reliable possession wide receivers at the OT7 Finals, consistently coming down with underneath grabs.

+ Noreel White and Chanz Wiggins are two more 2024 receivers who had highlight catches on Sunday. Colorado commit Zycarl Lewis, Arizona State pledge Zechariah Sample and Josiah Booker are three more receivers who were Top Performers on Day 1 and Day 2.

+ Four-star defensive back Jason Mitchell lined up at corner and made a handful of pass break ups in limited action on Sunday.

+ On300 safety Ricardo Jones came down with a nice pick on Sunday.

+ Three-star signal caller Ty McCutcheon was one of two quarterbacks who rotated in for Lo Pro – the team that won the championship. McCutcheon showed some good accuracy over the course of the week.

+ When it comes to quarterback play, there was a bit of a drop off after Julian Sayin With that said, LSU commit Colin Hurley, 2025 four-star Deuce Knight, 2025 four-star Bear Bachmeier and 2025 prospect Madden Iamaleava had their moments.