4-Star QB Peter Bourque Earns Elite 11 Finals Invite

Bourque becomes the ninth quarterback to land a spot in the prestigious annual competition.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:56pm

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Hingham (Mass.) Tabor Academy four-star quarterback Peter Bourque has been invited to compete at the Elite 11 Finals, one of the most prestigious high school quarterback competitions in the country. Bourque, who is ranked No. 81 overall and No. 6 at his position in the Rivals Industry Rankings, joins eight other top quarterbacks from the 2027 recruiting class who have earned a spot in the event.

Why it matters

The Elite 11 Finals is considered one of the highest honors for high school quarterbacks, bringing together 20 of the nation's elite signal-callers for three days of competition and training in Los Angeles. Past participants include NFL stars like Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, and Matthew Stafford, as well as recent college standouts like Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and Bryce Young.

The details

Bourque competed at the Elite 11 Regional in New Jersey on Saturday and impressed scouts with his live arm, ability to generate velocity, and accuracy on tight-window throws. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback had previously committed to Michigan but decommitted in February, with Georgia, Penn State, and Virginia Tech now leading his recruitment.

  • Bourque was invited to the Elite 11 Finals on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Elite 11 Finals will take place in Los Angeles during the month of June 2026.

The players

Peter Bourque

A four-star quarterback from Hingham (Mass.) Tabor Academy who is ranked No. 81 overall and No. 6 at his position in the Rivals Industry Rankings.

Carson Palmer

A former NFL quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

Andrew Luck

A former NFL quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

Matthew Stafford

A current NFL quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

Trevor Lawrence

A former college quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

C.J. Stroud

A former college quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

Bryce Young

A former college quarterback and Elite 11 alumnus.

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What they’re saying

“Peter Bourque was the standout among a quarterback group that had a fairly rocky weekend overall. The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder was the clear top passer on Saturday, leading his team to several tight wins. Bourque flashed a live arm, with the ability to generate considerable velocity to every level of the field – with accuracy. He made a number of impressive tight-window throws and played with quality timing.”

— Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting

What’s next

The Elite 11 Finals will take place in Los Angeles during the month of June 2026, where Bourque and the other top quarterbacks in the country will compete and train for three days.

The takeaway

Bourque's invitation to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals further solidifies his status as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. His performance at the regional event and the opportunity to showcase his skills alongside the nation's elite signal-callers will be crucial in his continued development and recruitment.