At Nexus Park in Columbus, IN, 7v7 teams from across the Midwest gathered to compete in the Elite 7evens tournament. 

During pool play in the U15 division, three quarterbacks quickly caught my eye ahead of the rest: Cole Stephens, Michael Hill Jr and Dracyn Foster. 

Cole Stephens, QB,  2027

Stephens, one of the consensus top picks at the position in the class of 2027, will be a four-year starter at Greencastle High School and is coming off an electric 34 touchdown season. 

He was able to show off his strong arm throughout the weekend, gashing defenses through the seams. 

Despite just a four-second pass-clock, Stephens showed a lot of poise in his drop back and was able to scan the field efficiently to make the right play. 

While it is evident Stephens can make any pass that is needed, there were a couple balls to wide open targets that were overthrown — almost as if they were “too open.” 

All in all, the 6 ‘2 quarterback is well on his way to be suiting up for a power five school one day. His beautiful deep ball and ability to throw on the run reminds me a lot of former Center Grove quarterback and rising Duke Freshman Tyler Cherry. 

Michael Hill Jr., QB,  2027

Reigning from Mt. Carmel in Illinois, Hill Jr. showed off his quick release and high football IQ during pool play. 

It was clear that Hill is most comfortable on the run, having his best game of the weekend when his offense exclusively ran bootleg actions. 

Even without the best core of receivers to his availability, he was able to show off his impressive deep ball throughout the weekend as well. 

Overall, Hill Jr. is not a perfect prospect — how many rising sophomores really are? At 6’0” even, Hill has the potential of a high-caliber FCS to low-tier FBS. 

Dracyn Foster, QB, 2027

Another non-hoosier that stole the show, Foster commuted from Coldwater High School (MI) to put on a show. 

The 5’10” gunslinger impressed with his strong atm and ability to throw on the run. He was able to make just about any throw you could ask of him while being cool, calm and collected in the pocket. 

One area that was not perfect was his reps on the goalline over the weekend. Multiple times it was hard for Foster to put the right amount of touch on the ball or fit it in a tight gap with everyone within 10 yards of each other.

Nonetheless, Foster has all the traits of a high-tier mid-major FBS quarterback. 

Moving on, despite defenders being often undermined in the offensive attack that is 7v7, the most impressive defender and receiver of the weekend was Harry Scheele. 

Harry Scheele, WR/DB, 2027

The Fort Wayne Carroll product, Scheele is easily identifiable on the 7v7 field with his patented beanie-wearing look. But, his play does all of the talking when it comes to separating himself from the pack. 

Scheele is a ballhawking defensive back with a quick first step playing safety and slot corner, then he is also the best receiver on the field when his team is on offense. 

With track speed and sure hands, Scheele was able to gash defenses down the seams and on deep corners throughout the weekend — even making a defense for the 18U squad during pool play.