5 RISING UNDERCLASSMEN from the Elite 11 in Austin

Amari Vickerson (Photo: Greg Powers)

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The Elite 11 is an annual quarterback camp series where the top high school quarterbacks in the country showcase their skills and compete against each other, culminating with the Elite 11 Finals. The All 22 camp runs concurrently, offering testing and one-on-one drills for other position groups (RB, WR/TE, OL, DL, LB, DB). 

Here are five RISING UNDERCLASSMEN who competed alongside elite upperclassmen to prove they deserve the attention of top colleges. 

2027 DL Amari Vickerson - Cypress Ranch: Vickerson was likely the top overall talent in the early morning group featuring OL/DL. With 26 offers already, he’s an incredibly versatile defender capable of moving across the front to exploit mismatches and control the run game while also making plays behind the line of scrimmage. He has a rare blend of size, length and overall frame potential.

2027 QB Kavian Bryant - Palestine Westwood: It doesn’t take long to recognize the immense potential the DCTF four-star brings to the table. Similar to his performance at the UA Next Camp in Dallas, Bryant impressed with flashes of his arm strength and a competitive nature. He has a host of offers to play both football and basketball at the next level, including Texas Tech, which has extended offers in both sports.

2027 QB Zephyr Kreye - Denton Guyer: Kreye has made significant strides from where he was a year ago and is on track to be ranked among the top quarterbacks in the state in a year filled with elite QB talent. His core strength and improved consistency with footwork are allowing his arm talent to stand out even more. He already holds in-state offers from Houston, TCU and Texas Tech.

2027 QB Weston Nielson - Bastrop: This QB will remind Texas high school and college football fans somewhat of Haynes King, the former Longview standout now at Georgia Tech. Like King, he’s a wiry passer with a deceptively powerful arm and the ability to sling the ball around while on the move. His quick feet allow him to reset and get the ball out in a hurry.

2027 QB Brice McCurdy - Robinson: I'm really intrigued by this up-and-comer from a 4A Rockets program that looked exceptionally strong with an 8-3 record in 2024. McCurdy had a solid day, proving he belongs on the same stage and could go throw for throw with a loaded group of nationally ranked arms. Texas Tech and North Texas have already extended offers.

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