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Oklahoma target Caleb Williams atop Elite 11 Finals rankings after day 2

Oklahoma last had an Elite 11 Finals winner just two years ago. Caleb Williams, who has a scheduled commitment on Saturday, could be No. 2.

Oklahoma last had an Elite 11 Finals winner just two years ago.

Spencer Rattler, a five-star from the 2019 recruiting class, took it home after leading his team to the Elite 11 Finals. This year’s Elite 11 isn’t coinciding with The Opening Finals due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Caleb Williams is leading the event heading into the final day.

The 2020 five-star Sooners target sits atop the Elite 11 Finals’ rankings after day two.

Here are throws from Williams during the pro day workout the Elite 11 Finals’ quarterbacks were put through on day two. He scored a 34 on his pro day workout, getting 10th out of the 20 quarterbacks there.

Williams was also ranked No. 1 after day two. The rankings are based 50 percent of junior film and 50 percent evaluation at the competition.

Oklahoma sits in the five-star and No. 1 overall quarterbacks final three with Maryland and LSU. Williams is scheduled to announce his commitment on Saturday.

The Sooners last landed the No. 1 overall quarterback in the country with Rattler in 2019.

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Top Oklahoma target, 5-star QB Caleb Williams to compete in Elite 11 Finals

One of the most prestigious events for a high school quarterback is having its event after all during the coronavirus pandemic. 

One of the most prestigious events for a high school quarterback is having its event after all during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Elite 11 and The Opening Finals annually coincide with each other at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The Opening Finals—where 150 or more of the top high school football prospects compete—is not happening, but the Elite 11 is.

The coveted event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 29 through July 1. Oklahoma’s only quarterback target, five-star and No. 1 quarterback Caleb Williams, received an invite and will compete with the nation’s best high school quarterbacks for the lucrative title of ‘Elite 11 MVP’.

Former Oklahoma commit Brock Vandagriff will also be competing, as well as eight of the top-10 quarterbacks in the country according to Rivals. Twelve of the past 13 quarterbacks to win the Heisman Trophy competed in the Elite 11 Finals or an Elite 11 regional event. Fifteen of the top-20 NFL passers in 2019 attended the Elite 11 Finals or an Elite 11 regional.

Williams competing in this event is nothing new to Oklahoma high school targets—presumed 2020 starting quarterback Spencer Rattler won the Elite 11 MVP during the 2018 event.

No broadcast information has been released for the 2020 Elite 11 Finals.

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Ohio State QB commit Kyle McCord invited to Elite 11 Finals

Five-star Ohio State quarterback commit Kyle McCord will be participating in the exclusive Elite 11 Finals.

Ohio State has another blue-chip commit that will be competing in a select competition with his peers. Kyle McCord, a five-star prospect out of St. Joseph’s High School in Philadelphia, PA, announced his participation in the exclusive Elite 11 quarterback competition Finals on Twitter Friday.

According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, McCord is ranked as the No. 3 Pro-style passer and 24th overall prospect in the class of 2021. His ratings have been on the rise ever since he committed to Ohio State back on April 30 of 2019. He was the second recruit to the class, following only five-star defensive end Jack Sawyer.

Here’s the announcement from McCord.

It’s been quite the run for Buckeye quarterback commits getting invited to the Elite 11 Finals. Not only did current Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields compete, but so too did Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell. In addition to that, incoming freshmen from the 2020 class, C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller were also a part of all the fun.