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Top performers from The Opening include Blake Barnett, Kahlil McKenzie

The Opening is wrapping up in Oregon, and the event’s top performers have earned some recognition.

Four-star Alabama quarterback commit Blake Barnett won the Elite 11 MVP. Five-star Apopka (Fla.) prospect Martez Ivey won the offensive line MVP, while five-star Clayton Valley (Calif.) recruit Kahlil McKenzie won the defensive line MVP. Three-star North Carolina commit Tommy Hatton won the one-on-one offensive line MVP.

The full all-offense and all-defense teams:

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