LSU 4-star QB Commit Earns Elite 11 Finals Invite

Peyton Houston will compete with top high school passers in prestigious quarterback event

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:41pm

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LSU four-star quarterback commit Peyton Houston has been invited to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals quarterback competition this summer in Los Angeles. Houston earned the invite after a standout performance at the Elite 11 regional event held at the New Orleans Saints training facility.

Why it matters

The Elite 11 Finals is one of the most prestigious high school quarterback competitions, bringing together 20 of the nation's top signal-callers for three days of intense training and evaluation. Earning an invite is a major accomplishment and can boost a quarterback's profile with college coaches and scouts.

The details

Houston, who plays for Evangel Christian Academy in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, is the fifth quarterback to receive an invite to the 2026 Elite 11 Finals, joining four-star Brady Edmunds (Ohio State commit), three-star Braylen Warren (Missouri), four-star Kharim Hughley (Clemson), and four-star Trae Taylor (Nebraska). The Elite 11 Finals has featured many future college and NFL stars over its 27-year history, including Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford, and more recently Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and Bryce Young.

  • The 2026 Elite 11 regional circuit is currently underway.
  • The Elite 11 Finals will take place in Los Angeles during June 2026.

The players

Peyton Houston

A four-star quarterback commit to LSU from Evangel Christian Academy in Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

Brady Edmunds

A four-star quarterback who is committed to Ohio State.

Braylen Warren

A three-star quarterback who is committed to Missouri.

Kharim Hughley

A four-star quarterback who is committed to Clemson.

Trae Taylor

A four-star quarterback who is committed to Nebraska.

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What’s next

The Elite 11 Finals will take place in Los Angeles during June 2026, where Peyton Houston will compete against 19 other top high school quarterbacks.

The takeaway

Earning an invite to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals is a major accomplishment for Peyton Houston and a testament to his talent and potential as a quarterback. The event will provide him with invaluable training and exposure as he continues his development and prepares to join the LSU program.