Stock Up: Elite 11 Finals, OT7 Finals

Two of the summer’s biggest recruiting events took place in Los Angeles last week with the Elite 11 Finals and Overtime’s OT7 Finals running concurrently.

On3 had the opportunity to watch 20 of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 cycle throw side-by-side at the Elite 11 Finals. We were also able to get in-person evaluations on dozens if not hundreds of FBS prospects at the talent-rich OT7 Finals. With that said, here are ten prospects who helped raise their stock by way of strong performances while in Los Angeles.

Elite 11 Finals: Overall Top Performers | Overtime OT7 Finals: Overall Top Performers

QB Julian Sayin – Alabama

This one is probably a bit obvbious as Julian Sayin was the On3 MVP for both events – the Elite 11 Finals and the OT7 Finals. The Alabama pledge edged out 5-star Plus+ Georgia commit Dylan Raiola for the top honors at the Elite 11 after putting together a very consistent three days of work. Sayin looked like the most accurate passer on hand and consistently delivered his throws with superb touch and placement. The Carlsbad (Calif.) High standout made the trip down to Orange County for the OT7 Finals on Friday and Sunday, where he turned an even more impressive performance. Sayin was nearly flawless on Sunday, leading his team to the tournament’s championship game. The timing, feel and accuracy were as good as we’ve seen in a 7-on-7 setting in a few years.

Currently ranked as the No. 18 overall prospect and No. 2 quarterback in the On300, Sayin has much less runway for upward movement than anyone else featured in this piece. With that said, it was clearly a stock up week for him, with his performance on Sunday serving as an exclamation point.

QB Ethan Grunkemeyer – Penn State

Ethan Grunkemeyer was the most pleasant surprise at the Elite 11 Finals. We entered the event having liked what we saw on video from his junior season and previous camps. With that said, the Lewis Center (Ohio) Olentangy product exceeded expectations. Grunkemeyer finished third in On3’s Top Performers from the event. He was the On3 MVP on Day 1, showing fluid, explosive ability as a passer. He continued to impress on the final two days. The Penn State pledge drove the ball down the middle of the field as well as any quarterback in attendance. The ball came out of his hand hot. We also liked his coordinated movement patterns. He was smooth in his drops and looked to have arguably the best mechanics on hand. Grunkemeyer currently holds an 89 rating from On3 and checks in as the No. 23 quarterback in the 2024 cycle.

QB Hauss Hejny – TCU

Hauss Hejny entered the Elite 11 with the reputation as one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the 2024 cycle. The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder more than held his own in a setting that didn’t really allow him to show off his elite movement skills. Hejny was one of the better passers on hand. He uses his considerable twitch and core torque to generate some of the best velocity we saw at the event. The TCU legacy is a big-time threat with his legs on Friday nights, using his 4.4 speed to pull consistently pull away from defensive backs in the open field. Given he’s more advanced than thought as a passer, Hejny has the look of a true dual threat playmaker at the next level. He currently holds a four-star rating of 90 from On3 and ranks as the No. 19 quarterback in the cycle.

WR Elijah Moore

No wide receiver did more to up their stock at the OT7 Finals than Elijah Moore. At 6-foot-4.5, 200 pounds, Moore arguably the largest catch radius at the event. Moore was a menace in jump ball situations and was a Top Performer on all three days. The Olney (Md.) Good Counsel pass-catcher has a high-end combination of stature, length and ball skills. He looks to be highly coordinated. Moore used his size to box out smaller defenders and his length and strong hands to come down with some acrobatic catches. We saw him make several eye-popping catches over the three days, including a few one-handed grabs. Moore currently holds a three-star rating from On3. Ohio State is out front according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

TE Luke Reynolds – Penn State

A number of skill players rolled through the Elite 11 Finals, working as pass-catchers on Day 1 and Day 2 and playing 7-on-7 on Day 3. No player among that group was more impressive than Luke Reynolds. For one, the Penn State pledge seemingly ran hundreds of routes without showing noticeable fatigue. Reynolds backed up his top notch combine athleticism by showing excellent burst and change of direction within his routes. He also showed reliable hands and some physicality in contested situations. Reynolds currently holds a three-star rating from On3.

TE KJ Duff

While Luke Reynolds was the top tight end at the Elite 11 Finals, KJ Duff was easily the top player at the position at the OT7 Finals. Duff made a few ridiculous grabs in knockout play on Sunday. He came down with a jump ball over a throng of three or four defensive backs for a wild touchdown grab and later elevated to catch a speeding Julian Sayin pass in the back of the end zone. Duff’s coordination and ball skills look to be highly translatable to the next level. Already an On300 prospect, Duff ranks as the No. 281 prospect in the 2024 cycle. Rutgers is out in front according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

ATH Courtney Crutchfield – Arkansas

Courtney Crutchfield showed burst, athleticism and overall playmaking that was among the best at the OT7 Finals. He’s as an athlete with the capability to play on either side of the ball at the next level, but played wide receiver at OT7. Crutchfield is a long, twitchy athlete and used his burst to separate on vertical routes. We also saw him effectively work over the middle and down the seam. He may not be as polished as some other top receivers, but the upside was apparent. Crutchfield currently holds a three-star rating from On3.

2025 WR Dakorien Moore

No receiver at the OT7 Finals showed the ability to suddenly strike for a big play more than Dakorien Moore. The Duncanville (Texas) High standout struck fear in opposing secondaries due to his ability to get vertical with ease. Moore made easy work against man coverage, roasting opposing corners in 1-on-1 situations. Several of his deep touchdowns appeared to be effortless. He also showed the ability to come down with some acrobatic contested catches. Moore ranks as the No. 45 overall prospect and No. 9 wide receiver in the On300.

2025 WR Naeshaun Montgomery

Naeshaun Montgomery was Julian Sayin‘s top target at the OT7 Finals. The pair connected for four touchdowns during knockout play on Sunday. The West Palm Beach (Fla.) Cardinal Newman pass-catcher showed the ability to get open in a variety of ways. He separated vertically for a long downfield touchdown strike and proved to be an effective route-runner in the red zone. Montgomery also flashed good ball skills, finishing most of his targets with catches. The blue-chip prospect has looked impressive every time we’ve seen him this offseason. He currently ranks as the No. 47 overall prospect and the No. 10 wide receiver in the 2025 On300.

2025 CB Adonyss Currie

A number of touted 2025 cornerback prospects were playing at the OT7 Finals. Adonyss Currie stacked up very well within that group. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder entered with the reputation as a size-speed talent – he’s run in the 100 meters in the 10.6 second range. Currie showed he’s more than just a big athlete, though. He made several impressive plays on the ball over the final two days of the tournament, showing the ability to track, elevate and locate passes. We also liked the overall twitch and functional movements. The elite track speed appears to transfer over to the field with ease. Currie ranks as the No. 230 prospect in the 2025 On300 and looked like a surefire four-star talent.