When Dereon Coleman arrived to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility for the Elite 11 Regional, he was already wearing his own chain.
But during a drill, his chain snapped off and fell to the floor. The Miami commit's neck was free of jewelry for only a short time before he was given a custom Elite 11 chain, which came with an invite to the coveted Elite 11 Finals.
Coleman's stock has only exploded this offseason, and his performance on Saturday afternoon left little doubt as to his status as one of the state's top quarterbacks. He became just the fourth player in the country to earn an invitation to the highly selective Finals camp this summer in Los Angeles, joining five-stars Dia Bell (Texas commit), Keisean Henderson (Houston commit), and Faizon Brandon (Tennessee commit).
Coleman, who threw for 3,412 yards and 28 touchdowns last year, showcased his arm strength, but it's his incredible touch and accuracy that set him apart. His ball placement is elite, and his accuracy hardly dips when on the move. Despite a smaller frame, the ball zips out of Coleman's hands with impressive velocity and rotation.
While Coleman came away with an invite to the Elite 11 Finals, there were still plenty of marquee names that put on a show, as well as newcomers putting themselves on the map.
Here are some of the top performances from the Elite 11 Regional camp in Tampa:
QB Noah Grubbs (Lake Mary, 2026)
Grubbs, a Notre Dame commit, made his case for the strongest arm at the camp — and by default, in the state. His accuracy is elite and he has great mechanics. Grubbs shined in the mobility drills as well.
QB Will Griffin (Tampa Jesuit, 2026)
Griffin, a Florida commit, is well known for his ready-to-play build natural arm strength. His accuracy and touch have improved greatly, and it was on full display in Tampa. Griffin showed why he is among the top of the best quarterback class the Sunshine State has seen in years.
WR Larry Miles (Jones, 2026)
Miles was a matchup nightmare in 1-on-1 drills. His route-running is electric, and he is an elite athlete than can high-point balls despite being only 5 feet 11.
WR Julio Santiago (St. Augustine, 2026)
