Key Takeaways
- Hudl secured exclusive access to video and performance data from Elite 11’s quarterback competitions starting in 2026
- Elite 11 alumni include 28 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks and 16 of the past 17 Heisman Trophy winners
- The multi-season agreement covers hundreds of top high school quarterbacks competing in regional Elite 11 events nationwide
- Verified event data will be made available to college recruiters through Hudl’s Recruit platform
- Elite 11 has operated as the premier quarterback development competition for 25 years
Exclusive Data Partnership Expands Recruiting Visibility
Hudl and Elite 11 announced an exclusive recruiting data partnership on December 2, 2025, connecting the sports performance analysis company with one of football’s most established quarterback development programs. The multi-season agreement begins with 2026 events and provides Hudl with exclusive access to video footage and verified performance metrics from all Elite 11 regional quarterback competitions.
The partnership builds on previous collaborations between the two organizations. Hudl will integrate Elite 11 event data into its Recruit platform, where college coaches and recruiters already access athlete profiles and performance information.
“Football is where Hudl started, and it’s where our mission remains strong—giving every athlete the shot they deserve,” said David Graff, CEO of Hudl. “We’ve partnered with Elite 11 before, and we’re proud to continue giving the best young football players the visibility and opportunities to move forward in their careers.”
Elite 11’s Track Record in Quarterback Development
Elite 11 has operated since 1999 as a competitive platform for high school quarterbacks, drawing hundreds of top prospects to regional events each offseason. The program’s alumni roster demonstrates its role in identifying elite talent: 28 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks participated in Elite 11 competitions during their high school careers. The program also produced 16 of the past 17 Heisman Trophy winners.
Brian Stumpf, President of Elite 11, framed the partnership as a continuation of the organization’s approach to athlete development. “Elite 11 has always been about finding and elevating the best football talent in the country, and then connecting them with the best brands in the space to help elevate their game,” Stumpf said. “By partnering with Hudl, we’re giving these athletes a platform to showcase their skills and get noticed by top programs nationwide.”
How the Partnership Functions for Recruiting
The agreement gives Hudl exclusive rights to capture and distribute performance data from Elite 11 events through its Recruit platform. College recruiters using Hudl’s system will gain access to verified metrics and video from Elite 11 competitions, adding another data source to their evaluation processes.
Hudl operates a global network serving more than 300,000 teams. The company provides video analysis tools, recruiting platforms, and performance tracking systems used by coaches and athletes across multiple levels of competition. Its smart camera systems record practices and games, feeding video into software that layers data and analytics for team and athlete evaluation.
Strategic Implications for High School Football Recruiting
The partnership reflects the growing integration of technology platforms into youth and high school sports recruiting. By combining Elite 11’s established competition framework with Hudl’s distribution network, the agreement creates a direct pipeline from regional quarterback events to college recruiting databases.
For participating athletes, the partnership means their Elite 11 performances will automatically appear in recruiting profiles accessed by college programs. For Hudl, the deal adds exclusive content from a competition that has consistently identified future college and professional quarterbacks. For Elite 11, the arrangement extends the program’s reach beyond in-person events to digital recruiting channels.
The partnership takes effect with the 2026 Elite 11 regional events, which will feature hundreds of high school quarterbacks competing for recognition and development opportunities.
via: HUDL
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