Top High School Football Talent to Compete in The Sevens Tournament

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The Sevens football tournament, an invite-only event featuring nationally-recognized 7-on-7 teams, will take place this weekend at North Dekalb Stadium in Chamblee, Georgia. The tournament will showcase top high school talent from the classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029, with over 130 Division I signees having competed in the event previously. Several high-profile coaches, including Drew Brees, Aaron Donald, Cam Newton and Quavo of Migos, are expected to lead teams during the competition.

Why it matters

The Sevens tournament provides a platform for some of the nation's best high school football players to showcase their skills in a competitive 7-on-7 setting. The event has gained significant attention over the years, with many past participants going on to successful college and professional careers.

The details

The U18 division of the tournament will feature 16 teams in pool play on Saturday and bracket play on Sunday, with a $20,000 prize pool. Some of the top talent expected to compete includes Tennessee quarterback commit Derrick Baker of Milton (Ga.), Miami wide receiver commit Ah'mari Stevens of Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.), Notre Dame quarterback pledge Teddy Jarrard of North Cobb (Kennesaw, Ga.), and Texas A&M quarterback commit Jayce Johnson of Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.).

• The Sevens tournament will take place from February 28 to March 1, 2026.
• The event will start at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) each day.

What’s next

The event will be streamed live on the MaxPreps YouTube channel, with the U18 division featuring 16 teams in pool play on Saturday and bracket play on Sunday.