2014 coverage of The Opening/Elite 11, the country's biggest recruiting event

5-star DT McKenzie commits to Tennessee

Arizona was the other finalist for the California prospect.

Barnett, McKenzie among Opening award winners

The event announced its all-offense and all-defense teams.

Deon Cain scores long TD from Kyler Murray

The four-star Clemson commit catches the pass from the five-star Texas A&M commit.

Ricky Town connects with Donte Jackson for TD

The five-star USC threw a strike to the four-star athlete.

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4-star Burt says Strong can win titles at Texas

Florida wide receiver John Burt has a top three of Texas, Auburn and Florida State, but the Longhorns are in the lead, and it helps that he has family connections in Austin.

4-star RB Jamabo loves Notre Dame tradition

Blue-chip Texas running back Soso Jamabo won't choose a school for awhile, but he has been to Notre Dame and loves the tradition the Irish have. He is also interested in Oregon, UCLA, Baylor and Oklahoma, among others.

5-star LB likes Texas, Aggies, Baylor

5-star linebacker Malik Jefferson ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at The Opening, which is faster than any linebacker at the NFL Combine since 2006. The Texas product is a big fan of three in-state schools: Texas, Texas A&M and Baylor.

Blue-chip Derwin James recruiting others to FSU

James is a longtime Florida State commit, but he's also trying to get others to join him. He has reached out fellow star recruits Jacques Patrick and Ray-Ray McCloud to convince them to join him in Tallahassee.

4-star Mizzou commit Lock talks Tigers

The top quarterback in the state says he knew early on that he wanted to stay home.

4-star ATH Kirk talks Ohio State, Texas A&M

Christian Kirk speaks to SB Nation about his relationship with Kyler Murray, Raekwon McMillan and his planned decision in November.

Tide, Vols commits star in WR vs. DB showdown

Of course Alabama has a standout commit on each side of the ball here.

Watch tons of blue-chip linemen battle

Future college football trench stars square off on Nike's campus in Oregon.

Horns, Ags, Noles, etc. battling for 4-star CB

Four-state cornerback Holton Hill is receiving a lot of attention from in-state schools Texas and Texas A&M, and A&M commitshave been in his ear about joining them in College Station. He is also intrigued by Florida State and a number of SEC schools.

Blue-chip RB McCloud being recruited by Gator QB

Four-star running back Ray-Ray McCloud III has been recruited by Sheriron Jones to join him at Florida. McCloud has also seen Clemson, and he's interested in a group of SEC schools, as well as Oregon, Arizona and Arizona State.

5-star CB says he's not USC lock, knows two visits

Five-star cornerback Iman marshall says he is not necessarily going to USC, despite what others in the media may say, and will visit Notre Dame and Florida State.

Keisean Lucier-South on narrowing his list

The California pass rusher discusses his list of favorites, his official visit plans, and whether he will make a trip to see the Texas Longhorns.

Top 2016 recruit: 'I'm surrounded by Aggies'

Deontay Anderson, one of the few 2016 prospects on the Nike campus discusses his relationship with Texas A&M commits, his affinity for the SEC, and his interest in the Texas Longhorns.

Will Gragg discusses his recruitment

The tight end talks about his upcoming visit plans, his top six, the key to his recruitment, and why Arkansas fans shouldn't be worried about his lack of an official visit to Fayetteville.

4-star RB Jordan Scarlett picks Miami

Scarlett is staying close to home for college.

Jacques Patrick talks Florida State, Alabama

Running back recruit Jacques Patrick discusses his leaders of Florida State and Alabama, playing the running back position, and his ideal offense. Patrick also talks about advice received from Tony Dungy and the best Nike swag.

Updated Elite 11 Quarterback Recruit Standings

Jarrett Stidham retains the top spot in the Elite 11 QB rankings.

Tim Settle hearing from PSU, Clemson, Tennessee

Defensive tackle recruit Tim Settle says he'll be resetting his recruitment come Sept. 1 to see which schools really want him. Recently, however, he has been hearing a lot from Penn State, Clemson and Tennessee. Settle talks about what the three have

De'Andre Johnson recruiting for FSU at The Opening

Florida State quarterback commitment De'Andre Johnson is competing at the Elite 11 and trying to bring others to Florida State from Nike's The Opening. Johnson also discusses his relation with five-star Seminoles safety commit Derwin James and how FS

Vine: One-handed catch by Calvin Ridley

Calvin Ridley, an Alabama commitment, made a one-handed catch Tuesday at Nike's The Opening.