Some of the nation's top high school quarterbacks will get their opportunity on a national stage starting Saturday at Nike's The Opening. Through regional competitions, the field of quarterbacks has been narrowed to 18 who will compete to become part of the prestigious Elite 11.
During the week-long event, high school quarterbacks will receive instruction from former Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer and other coaches, and will be put through various physical and mental drills.
At the end of the week, the cream of the crop will be selected as the Elite 11 — a group whose alumni includes Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford and Jameis Winston, among many others.
Here we present video highlights of all 18 of the finalists, in alphabetical order.
Blake Barnett, Santiago (Corona, Calif.)Size: 6-foot-4, 190 pounds
College: Alabama
247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 3 dual-threat QB
Now an Alabama commit after previously being committed to Notre Dame, Barnett's stock has soared over the last six months.
