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Dia Bell Becomes First Texas Longhorn Commit to Win Elite 11 MVP

by:Charlie Williams•06/19/25
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Dia Bell (Photo by Chad Simmons)

Elite 11 is widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious quarterback competition. Since its launch in 1999, it has featured the top high school quarterbacks in the country, testing their abilities through film study, on-field drills, and mental challenges. It’s the ultimate proving ground for signal-callers who aspire to star at the college level and beyond.

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Winning the Elite 11 MVP is no small feat. It’s one of the highest individual honors a high school quarterback can earn. The award recognizes not just arm talent, but leadership, decision-making, and the ability to rise under pressure. Many of its past winners have gone on to become college football stars and NFL draft picks.

In 2025, Texas Longhorns commit Dia Bell made history by becoming the first Texas quarterback commit to ever win the Elite 11 MVP. A member of the 2026 recruiting class, Bell stood out among the nation’s best with his precision, poise, footwork, and command of the game throughout the multi-day competition in Los Angeles.

For Texas, this is a monumental achievement. Bell’s performance reinforces the Longhorns’ growing presence in quarterback development and talent acquisition. It’s a powerful statement about what the program is building—and about the kind of player Bell can be at the next level.

With his Elite 11 MVP win, Dia Bell doesn’t just join an elite group—he sets a new standard for Texas quarterback recruits. The bar has been raised, and the Longhorns have their future leader under center.

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