The Ranks
- Keisean Henderson – Houston commit
The Lone Star standout has been the undisputed “Alpha Dog” in back-to-back sessions. Even on a night when his accuracy flickered (13-for-20), Henderson’s easy velocity and willingness to challenge deep windows set him apart. Evaluators raved about a 45-yard rope he layered between two defenders – the kind of throw that wins 7-on-7s and, eventually, Saturdays in the Big 12. - Dia Bell – Texas commit
Bell followed his Day-1 MVP with a rock-solid pro-day script (15-of-20). The 6-3 Floridian is a rotational passer; the ball springs off his hand and he is comfortable under center – a rarity in the spread-era high-school game. His footwork polished, his core torque obvious, Bell looks every bit the QB-friendly Steve Sarkisian recruit. - Briggs Cherry – Louisville commit
Cherry absolutely cooked the accuracy challenge, scoring 63 points and six touchdowns in 7-on-7. He is a classic pocket distributor who trusts his eyes and rips intermediate seams before the windows close. Wednesday’s clinic vaulted him from “solid” to “scorching” in one evening. - Helaman Casuga – Texas A&M commit
The Aggies’ pledge tied for the night’s best pro-day mark (18-of-20) with a rhythm that never broke. Casuga’s down-field arm isn’t freaky, but his intermediate precision, plus calm lower-body mechanics, scream “high-floor SEC starter.” - Bowe Bentley – undecided (LSU/Oklahoma)
Bentley shook off a wobbly opener and delivered an 18-for-20 master-class, peppering the middle of the field and finishing with decisive red-zone darts. His late surge keeps him in the overall MVP chase entering Day 3. - Travis Burgess – North Carolina commit
Burgess quietly posted the night’s most efficient line (18-of-20) with underrated zip to all three levels. If you like your QBs with a point-guard mentality and sneaky athletic upside, circle the Tar Heels’ future signal-caller. - Faizon Brandon – Tennessee commit
The five-star Volunteer played it safe (14-of-20) but flashed wrist-flick velocity and a gorgeous sideline go-ball that drew a collective “ooh” from scouts. Once he loosens the trigger, Brandon’s physical tools could vault him higher. - Bryson Beaver – Miami lean
Beaver showed some of the loudest arm talent in Manhattan Beach, ripping deep comebacks with effortless RPMs. Consistency (14-of-20) remains the nitpick, yet evaluators labeled several of his completions “Sunday throws.” - Jonas Williams – USC commit
Trojans fans should smile: Williams paired pristine footwork with 15 on-target strikes and finished No. 9 in the official Day-2 tally despite “only” average arm strength. Timing, touch and a cool pocket temperament give him real West-Coast-offense vibes. - Matt Ponatoski – uncommitted dual-sport star
For the second straight night the 6-2 Texan was surgical (17-of-20). He’s not flashy, but the ball rarely hits the turf, and his baseball background shows in his quick, repeatable release. Expect Power-Four staffs to heat up his phone as soon as the Finals close.
Why this matters
Elite 11 isn’t just a camp; it’s the quarterback graduate-course where past alumni like C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young earned national credibility. After two days, Henderson has the inside track to follow Caleb Williams and Nico Iamaleava as overall MVPs, but Bell and Cherry are one lights-out script from flipping the leaderboard. Meanwhile, late-bloomers like Ponatoski and Beaver are proving they belong in the same paragraph as the five-stars.
With the 7-on-7 tournament and final accuracy gauntlet still ahead tonight, the margins are razor-thin. One hot streak – or one ill-timed overthrow – will decide who hoists the famous silver football on Thursday. Buckle up: the third-and-final act always delivers the plot twist.
