Nebraska 4-star QB Commit Trae Taylor Invited to Elite 11 Finals

The top high school quarterback prospect will compete against the nation's best at the prestigious event.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:28pm

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Trae Taylor, a 4-star quarterback commit to the University of Nebraska, has been invited to compete in the prestigious Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles this June. Taylor, who is the No. 59 overall prospect and No. 5 QB in the 2027 recruiting class, impressed at the Elite 11 Dallas regional and earned one of the coveted invitations to the illustrious event.

Why it matters

The Elite 11 Finals is considered one of the highest honors for high school quarterbacks, bringing together 20 of the country's elite signal-callers for three days of competition and training. Past participants include NFL stars like Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, and Matthew Stafford, as well as recent college standouts Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and Bryce Young. Taylor's invitation is a major milestone in his development and a testament to his potential as a top quarterback prospect.

The details

After a standout performance at the Elite 11 Dallas regional, Trae Taylor has earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals, which will take place in Los Angeles in June. He is now one of only four quarterbacks who have received an invite to the prestigious event, joining Brady Edmunds (Ohio State commit), Braylen Warren (Missouri), and Kharim Hughley (Clemson).

  • The Elite 11 Dallas regional took place this past weekend.
  • The Elite 11 Finals will be held in Los Angeles in June 2026.

The players

Trae Taylor

A 4-star quarterback commit to the University of Nebraska, ranked as the No. 59 overall prospect and No. 5 QB in the 2027 recruiting class.

Brady Edmunds

A 4-star quarterback commit to Ohio State, one of the four players invited to the Elite 11 Finals.

Braylen Warren

A 3-star quarterback committed to Missouri, one of the four players invited to the Elite 11 Finals.

Kharim Hughley

A 4-star quarterback committed to Clemson, one of the four players invited to the Elite 11 Finals.

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What’s next

The Elite 11 Finals will take place in Los Angeles in June 2026, where Trae Taylor will compete against the other top high school quarterbacks in the country.

The takeaway

Trae Taylor's invitation to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals is a major milestone in his development as a top quarterback prospect. His performance at the regional event has earned him a spot among the nation's elite, putting him on a path to follow in the footsteps of past Elite 11 alumni who have gone on to star at the college and professional levels.