Elite 11 Finals Invitees Announced: Haven and Houston Lead the Way

The Elite 11 Finals, a prestigious showcase for top high school quarterbacks, has extended invitations to several promising signal-callers, including five-star recruit Elijah Haven of Baton Rouge (La.) Dunham School and four-star LSU commit Peyton Houston of Cotton Valley (La.) Evangel Christian Academy. The event, celebrating its 27th year in 2026, will take place in Los Angeles this June.

Elite 11 Finals: A Tradition of Excellence

For nearly three decades, the Elite 11 Finals has been a proving ground for future college and NFL stars. Past participants include prominent quarterbacks such as Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford, Tim Tebow, Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, and Bryce Young . The event brings together 20 of the nation’s elite signal-callers for three days of competition and training.

Haven and Houston Headline Invitees

Elijah Haven, a five-star quarterback, earned his invitation following a strong performance at the regional event held at the New Orleans Saints training facility . As a junior, Haven amassed impressive statistics, throwing for 3,931 yards and 62 touchdowns, even as also contributing 796 rushing yards and 11 scores . Over his three seasons as a starter, he has accumulated over 9,200 passing yards, 2,300 rushing yards, 134 passing touchdowns, and 44 rushing touchdowns .

Peyton Houston, already committed to LSU, secured his spot at the Elite 11 Finals after a standout showing at the same regional event . He is the fifth quarterback to receive an invite to the 2026 Elite 11 Finals .

Other Quarterbacks Invited

Haven and Houston will be joined by the following quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Finals:

• Brady Edmunds (Ohio State commit)
• Braylen Warren (Missouri)
• Kharim Hughley (Clemson)
• Trae Taylor (Nebraska)

Looking Ahead

The Elite 11 Finals promises to be a compelling event, offering a glimpse into the future of college and professional football. With a roster of highly touted quarterbacks, the competition is expected to be fierce as these athletes vie for recognition and further solidify their positions as top prospects.