Four-star DE Greg Emerson commits to Tennessee. He suffered a pretty bad leg injury earlier in the weekend, but says he'll be fine in a few months.
Four-star WR from Ohio
4-star WR Jordyn Adams commits to North Carolina. Great get
The 7-on-7 finals are live over here: https://www.facebook.com/sbnationcollegefootball/posts/1237593999685112
I have not watched QBs as much as normal, since I filmed all I needed at the Elite 11 event last month, but TCU commit Justin Rogers has been nails today. That's doubly impressive considering he is without superstar WR (and high school teammate) Terrace Marshall Jr., who is out with an injury he suffered in the final game Sunday.
Receiver Jordyn Adams, who commits tonight (and likely will be a Tar Heel), has been one of the most consistent producers of big plays at the event.
Bryan Addison is listed as an athlete on most recruiting sites, but I really like him at safety. He's matched routes and also showed a lot of range, and at 6'3 that's a great sign. Addison put together a ton of great plays today, including interceptions and PBUs.
Have about ten minutes before I get back out to the final. I liked safety Caden Sterns a lot. He is committed to Texas and showed good instincts in breaking on the ball and recognizing routes.
Two star QBs headed to the finals shortly
Four-star DB from Texas
Four-star WR committing to LSU or TCU later today
Four-star Ohio State DB commit from Oklahoma:
4-star Cali WR starred in the first semi
The second 7-on-7 semifinal is live now: https://www.facebook.com/sbnationcollegefootball/posts/1237513873026458
But it looks like this four-star OL just got the better of Silvera.
Bud really likes the four-star Miami DL commit.
The first seven-on-seven semifinal is going live over here: http://www.facebook.com/TheOpening/videos/10154561539061218/
The big man Reuben Unije is a four-star talent out of IMG Academy in Florida. Not sure if the pancake is better or the dance move.
If you're looking for a way to catch the championship game tonight, we've got the streaming links and general info right here.
The game'll be on sometime between 6-8 p.m. ET, and broadcast on NFL Network.
This defense is comprised of many recruits from the state of Florida. They stand tall until fourth down.
Meanwhile, the linemen are getting after it as well. The Clemson commit is gonna be a terror.
Simon's tip drill pick is real nice here. He's a Notre Dame lean and the Irish could use these ball skills.
Teams are lining up for Fields, who is at this point uncommitted. This is why.
The five-star QB moves his team down the field.
Alex: NC State has some commits here that have looked really good all week. QB Devin Leary has gotten a lot pub, but four-star RB Ricky Person Jr. has been really impressive. One of the more versatile backs in the class. Dave Doeren has a nice haul coming to Raleigh.
I have been extremely impressed with Channing Tindall, a linebacker from South Carolina. This is the first time I have seen him in person, and he moves great for his size (looks 6'2 and over 210). Made plays all over the field. South Carolina is pursuing him hard, as is Florida State.
Four-star cornerback Jalen Green big-play update
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Nice stuff from four-star DB Bryan Addison on Sunday
Some high praise for four-star TE Jeremy Ruckert
Four-star defensive back Houston Griffith is putting in quality reps.
Five-star wide receiver Terrance Marshall is separating himself from the others on Sunday
Not too shabby for Ohio State commit Sevyn Banks
Touchdown thrown from five-star Justin Fields caught by four-star WR L'Christian Smith
Bud: Texas A&M commit Leon O'Neal Jr. is making a lot of plays, and showing good range for his size.
OBJ is in the house
Alex: Michigan RB commit Christian Turner has been impressive for the last two days. A future slasher who's going to beat Big Ten defenses both inside and outside the tackles.
The five-star QB moving his 7-on-7 team down the field.
Bud: Justin Shorter again with the T.O.impression just like yesterday. He just caught the go-ahead touchdown pass in a 7-on-7 session.
Alex: DB prospect Patrick Surtain Jr. just intercepted a throw. Pro tip: don't throw deep against him.
We'll be back around 2:30 ET with more live updates from Sunday's session.
You'll flip out when you see this highlight.
Four-stars Isaac Taylor-Stuart and Anthony Schwartz can really move.
Bud: Justin Shorter, a Penn State commit told Alex Kirshner and I yesterday that he sees himself like Terrell Owens. He's playing like T.O. today with an incredible blend of size and speed.
Bud: Four-star WR Elijah Moore is just schooling people with his quickness during 1-on-1s.
Bud: Five-star WR Terrace Marshall has just been dominating physically.
Bud: Five-star WR Amon-ra St. Brown has just been killing people with his routes out here.
The four-star Adams has some hands too.
Ignore the fact that the catch probably wouldn't have counted in a real game because you can't coach the athleticism it takes to hop the chain at the end here. He made it look easy.
Bud: Five-star Jalen Hall has had a number of nice one-handed grabs. It's just drills, but he's shown good hands.
Bud: Even amongst most of the athletes out here, but Justyn Ross stands out physically. He looks college ready.
Get a look at 5-star Cali QB Matt Corral. He recently decommitted from USC and is expected to head to the SEC. Georgia, Florida, and Alabama are on him. He plays with a ton of confidence, has a big arm, and seems to enjoy attempting tough throws under pressure.
What's next for two of the very few star QBs who are currently uncommitted: a lot of visits throughout the Southeast
Four-star Utah QB commit Jack Tuttle is competitive, consistent, and polished. There's a reason Alabama's trying to take him
Big-name college QBs often participate at The Opening as counselors, and they hold a little competition among themselves. This weekend, USC's Sam Darnold set a new record in the event, in case you needed any more Heisman hype in your life
Here is a nice catch from Jalen Hall, throw by Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Our Opening business on Friday in Beaverton, Ore., is now pretty much wrapped up. Tomorrow night is a training camp of sorts, with some one-on-one drills and light instruction from coaches. The really fun stuff – linemen one-on-ones, seven-on-seven play – mostly takes place the two days after. We'll check back in before tomorrow night's festivities, which start around 10 p.m. ET.
UCLA QB commit Dorian Thompson-Robinson to 5-star Cali WR Jalen Hall to a wall of shrubbery
Here's video of four-star NC State commit Devin Leary, who's also a serious Penn State target these days. The footage here is from the Elite 11 Finals earlier this month, but Leary's here in Oregon, too:
I spoke with Justin Fields, the top uncommitted QB recruit in the country. I have a full story coming from him, but wanted to pick his brain on where he thinks some of the top receiver recruits in the country will go.
Fields thinks Anthony Schwartz will go to Florida. Schwartz might be the fastest player at this event. He also believes tight end Kyle Pitts will pick the Gators.
Fields expects Georgia receiver Kearis Jackson to stay home and play for Georgia, and for Alabama receiver Justyn Ross to pick Auburn. He thinks Brennan Eagles will pick Texas.
Fields could have a career as a recruiting analyst if football doesn't work out. More from him to come.
Alex: This year's tight end recruiting class is one of the best in years. The guys at the top, like Ohio State lean Jeremy Ruckert, are unusually athletic, even among tight end recruits at The Opening.
Alex: 4-star WR Jordyn Adams is super fluid with nice hands. He's 6'2, from NC, and down to either North Carolina or Clemson.
Bud: Former Arkansas TE commit Luke Ford is catching everything. Might be Bama-bound, is the word. NC State QB commit Devin Leary and TCU QB commit Justin Rogers are putting the ball on the money.
Alex: NY TE Jeremy Ruckert keeps making circus catches. He's the second-ranked TE in the class, and it's easy to see why. Could soon be No. 1. (Currently considered an Ohio State lean.)
Bud: Missouri WR Kamryn Babb looks extremely smooth and quick. NJ WR Justin Shorter is one of the most physically impressive kids in the class. Definitely doesn't miss weight room days.
Today, we're going to watch quarterbacks, receivers, and tight ends working together. (The rest of the field joins them on Saturday.) For the purposes of this showcase, today's an important chance for kids to establish chemistry with each other. It also tends to be a chance for committed QBs to woo uncommitted receivers who they're trying to bring with them to school. I remember that last year, blue-chip Michigan QB commit Dylan McCaffrey forged a strong connection with blue-chip Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) receiver Nico Collins. I don't think it's a coincidence that Collins later committed to the Wolverines himself, over Alabama and others.
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