The OT7 Finals wrapped up pool play and began the knockout rounds Saturday in Los Angeles with some elite performances.
LOS ANGELES — The second day of action at the OT7 Finals at Loyola Marymount University brought some of the biggest plays of the event. There were highlight catches, throws and interceptions on Day 2. The three-day event finished up pool play for the eight teams in attendance and closed Saturday with the first elimination games.
Lo-Pro from Hawaii heads into Sunday as the top overall seed after winning two games Saturday. It means an automatic spot in the semifinals. Raw Miami also went 4-1 in pool play with its only loss coming to Lo-Pro.
Just six teams remain in the OT7 Finals entering the final day with California Power and Wunna Warriors being eliminated Saturday evening. Read a full recap from Day 1 of action in Los Angeles here.
OT7 Finals Day 2 Top Performances
When you have a collection of the top talent there will always be plenty of impressive performances, and Saturday had several to choose from.
We look back on the top performances from Day 2 at the OT7 Finals, and bring you our picks for the best from Saturday.
WR Eric McFarland (South Florida Express | 2027)
You would be hard pressed to find a more productive player than Las Vegas native and IMG Academy standout Eric McFarland III. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound receiver made play after play in Saturday’s action with highlight grabs and difficult catches for SFE. His ability to get open has been impressive through the first two days of the OT7 Finals, and that continued to shine Saturday. McFarland simply catches everything no matter the level of difficulty. His speed always stands out, but he has sure hands and natural athleticism combined with power that make him a deadly combination. Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M are the main schools in play for McFarland, who has a decision coming in two weeks.
WR Brysen Wright (C1N | 2028)
Already one of the top prospects in the country, Brysen Wright put an emphatic stamp on his standing Saturday. Not only did the rising junior make the catch of the event, he made a grab that you don’t see often at any level. His one-handed touchdown catch early on Day 2 in a game against Trillion Boys gained plenty of buzz online. The C1N star went up in traffic and hauled in a one-handed catch that included a spin on the way to the ground. It was the type of play that even his coach Cam Newton didn’t see much of during his time in the NFL. At around 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Wright already looks like one of the top future college WRs.
QB Trae Taylor III (Cold Hearts | 2027 | Nebraska)
Nebraska commit and Illinois native Trae Taylor III will head to The Opening as the favorite to win the Elite 11 MVP award this month. We loved what we saw from the Millard South (Omaha, Nebraska) quarterback recently at the Elite 11 Finals. Taylor has not been as sharp through the first two days as he was earlier this month, but he settled in more Saturday. His ability to push the ball down the field and strike big with chunk plays is the best among the QBs in action at the OT7 Finals. Taylor is not afraid to take chances, and he has the big arm to allow him to do so. He can make all the throws necessary, and that was on full display Saturday in guiding Cold Hearts to a spot in the knockout rounds.
WR Tre Britton (California Power | 2027)
California Power’s time at the OT7 Finals came to an end Saturday evening with a loss to fellow California-based team Trillion Boys. Still, Charles “Tre” Britton III shined in each game for his team on Day 2. He made life easy for Cali Power quarterback Jaden Jefferson, and really did a nice job of catching every pass that was in his vicinity. Sometimes, the ball wasn’t even on target and he made a play. Missouri and Michigan continue to battle it out for the 5-foot-11 standout WR. He has sure hands and the athleticism to make plays in traffic, as he showed Saturday.
DB Semaj Stanford (California Power | 2027 | Oregon)
A walk-off interception is the type of things players dream of. It was the reality for Oregon-bound safety Semaj Stanford on Saturday. It came in an important game against SFE that Cali Power needed to win to keep its hopes of an OT7 Finals title alive. Stanford was impressive through the first two days of the event with multiple interceptions, and his winner Saturday was one of his best. His natural instincts help separate him. We love Stanford’s intensity, and his athleticism makes him a perfect fit for the Ducks’ secondary.
WR Damarion Mays (Wunna Warriors | 2028)
The big 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver from North Crowley (Fort Worth, Texas) checks off a lot of boxes as a prospect. It is easy to see why he has so much attention from college programs. Damarion Mays uses his size and body well. Saturday, that was clear with his repeated impressive touchdown grabs. He has impressive speed for his size. On Day 2, he shined with his ability to get down the field for big plays. We liked his knack for making plays in traffic on Saturday at the OT7 Finals.
CB Duvay Williams (Trillion Boys | 2027 | Cal)
The California cornerback from Inglewood High School has been on the radar for years. If you know football around Southern California, you know Duvay Williams. His ability to disrupt plays and lock down his side of the field in impressive. Trillion Boys has several top defensive backs, yet Williams still shined on Day 2. The wiry 5-foot-11 cornerback jumped a route to snag an interception late on Day 2 showcasing his talent. He has impressive technique and instincts. Those tools allow him to pick and choose his spots to make an impact.
DB Marquis Bryant (California Power | 2027 | Kentucky)
The run for Cali Power at the OT7 Finals came to an end Saturday night. Still, there were plenty of individual performances that allowed the team to have success. It was never more evident than in a 1-point game against C1N Saturday evening. Cali Power ultimately won 32-31 thanks to a big play from Marquis Bryant. The Kentucky commit from Rolesville, North Carolina made his presence felt. His late pass breakup against Wright sealed the victory. Bryant’s closing speed is impressive, and he uses it to his advantage. The Wildcats pulling Bryant away from UNC is a big win.
