Atlanta Elite 11 Quarterback Camp: Live Updates

BUFORD, GA. -- 2,300.

That’s the number of miles quarterback recruit Brandon Dawkins traveled from his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif. to compete in the Atlanta Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.

BUFORD, GA. -- At a windy Atlanta Elite 11 QB Camp that featured almost 30 recruits with FBS offers (18 of which had them from BCS schools), it was tough to stand out.

But it was hard to miss Syracuse quarterback commitment A.J. Long. Long, decked out in a Syracuse hat, shirt, shorts and socks, was extremely enthusiastic and competitive. And though he lacked the arm strength on the day to battle the wind like the more elite quarterbacks at the event, it is clear that he really enjoys playing football, and is eager to improve.

BUFORD, Georgia -- After the Dallas Elite 11 camp failed to produce an invite to the final last weekend, the Atlanta camp had better luck Friday. The camp managed to produce an invite to the Elite 11 finals and The Opening without the instructors needing to see extra work at the Atlanta NFTC on Saturday, as Gainesville (Ga.) pro-style quarterback prospect Deshaun Watson was named the overall MVP and earned the second invite overall for the Elite 11 finals.

Watson, a consensus four-star prospect who is committed to Clemson and ranks as one of the top pro-style prospects in the country, will join Norman (Ok.). North pro-style quarterback David Cornwell in the finals. Cornwell was impressive last Saturday at the Dallas Elite 11 camp, but did not earn an invite until after he threw against live competition in Sunday’s Dallas NFTC.

SB Nation Recruiting is on the scene in Atlanta for the second Elite 11 camp of the season as prospects from around the region show up to show out and earn an invite to the finals.

According to SB Nation college football editor Jason Kirk, Tampa (Fl.) Wharton pro-style prospect Chase Litton may be the best prospect in attendance, with consistent efforts, including strong touch on his deep balls.

The Atlanta Elite 11 camp is underway out in Buford, Georgia, and SB Nation Recruiting is on the scene providing live updates of all the happenings as top regional prospects try to punch their ticket to Oregon for the finals.

Pro-style quarterback prospect A.J. Bush, who hails from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton, has already received praise from Elite 11 coach Trent Dilfer for his work, including his ability to throw into a strong wind that is making things difficult for campers. He’s also one of the first winner of the Golden Gun Accuracy Challenge, along with Montgomery Van Gorder, a Buford (Ga.) product who is looking to make a name for himself at the event.

SB Nation Recruiting is on the scene in Atlanta for the second Elite 11 camp of the season as many of the top quarterbacks in Georgia and surrounding states.

While there is plenty of hard work that goes on that these camps, there’s also a little bit of time to have some fun:

The Elite 11 Quarterback Camps offer the top QB instruction and competition for high schoolers. After all, one in every three Elite 11 finalist is eventually drafted by the NFL. And Friday, the tour makes its stop in Atlanta at Buford High School. More than 60 top QB recruits are expected. Here are a few names on which SB Nation’s recruiting team will be keeping a close eye.

35 quarterbacks are expected from the home state, including two who already have great offer lists.