OT7 7-on-7 Tournament 2024: Top Performers and Recruiting Standouts
The OT7 7-on-7 Tournament kicked off in Dallas this weekend, offering elite high school prospects a prime opportunity to showcase their skills for college scouts. Known for its fast-paced, pass-heavy format—a mirror of modern college offenses—the event often sparks recruiting breakthroughs. Below, we break down the standout performers who turned heads during the action-packed weekend:
🏈 Jonas Williams Commits to USC Trojans: QB Chooses Trojans
Player Profile:
• QB | Chicago, IL | 6’3”, 205 lbs
• 4-star, No. 7 QB – 247Sports 2026
• 4,222 passing yards, 42 TDs in 2023 – MaxPreps
Recruitment Context:
A longtime USC commit, Williams reinforced his status as a future cornerstone of Lincoln Riley’s offense with a clinic in progression reads and precision throws. Notably, his decision to flip from Oregon to USC (USC Football Recruiting: Trojans Flip Elite 2026 QB Jonas Williams) has already propelled the Trojans’ 2026 class to No. 1 nationally (USC Surges to No. 1 in 2026 Football Recruiting Rankings).
🏈 Dia Bell Commits to Texas Longhorns: QB Joins Longhorns
Player Profile:
• QB | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 6’2”, 195 lbs
• 5-star, No. 3 QB – On3 2026
• 3,890 passing yards, 40 TDs in 2023 – MaxPreps
Recruitment Context:
Since committing to Texas in January 2024, Bell has consistently validated his elite status. During the tournament, his deep-ball accuracy and red-zone decision-making stood out, traits that align perfectly with Steve Sarkisian’s offensive vision. Adding to the Longhorns’ momentum, Texas is also locked in a fierce battle for five-star safety Blaine Bradford (LSU Battling Ohio State, Texas for Five-Star SAF).
🏈 Havon Finney Jr.: Five-Star CB Dominates Dallas
Player Profile:
• CB | Houston, TX | 6’1”, 180 lbs
• 5-star, No. 1 CB – Rivals 2026
• 8 INTs, 22 PBUs in 2023 – MaxPreps
Tournament Performance:
Finney Jr. lived up to his billing as the nation’s top cornerback, combining fluid hips, explosive closing speed, and anticipation to lock down elite receivers. In addition to snagging an interception, he tallied multiple pass breakups, further cementing his reputation as a shutdown defender.
🏈 Tristen Keys: Red-Zone Threat on Full Display
Player Profile:
• WR | Las Vegas, NV | 6’4”, 210 lbs
• 5-star, No. 2 WR – On3 Industry Ranking 2026
• 1,450 receiving yards, 18 TDs in 2023 – MaxPreps
Tournament Performance:
Keys dominated red-zone drills with his massive catch radius and physicality, overpowering defenders on routes over the middle. Unsurprisingly, his performance has intensified LSU’s pursuit of the five-star wideout (LSU Inches Closer to Landing 5-Star WR Tristen Keys), with a decision expected this summer.
🏈 2028 QB Niemann Lawrence: Freshman Phenom Emerges
Player Profile:
• QB | Atlanta, GA | 6’0”, 175 lbs
• Unranked (Class of 2028)
• Stats: N/A (Underclassman)
Tournament Performance:
Despite his youth, Lawrence commanded attention with pre-snap adjustments and pinpoint accuracy. While he remains unranked, scouts predict he’ll follow a trajectory similar to other early standouts featured at events like the Under Armour All-America Game.
