With more than 100 ESPN 300 prospects, including a dozen five-stars, The Opening will present an opportunity to see many of the nation's top prospects compete against each other. Here is an advanced scouting report on some of the key players and matchups to know about and follow.
Scouting storylines
QB battle royale: The Elite 11 finals, which run in conjunction with The Opening, will challenge the signal-callers both physically and mentally. Getting to see the QBs, including five-stars Jacob Eason and Malik Henry, in this setting offers an opportunity to see how they respond to the pressure and demands on their time. We've already seen these QBs on film and, for many, in camp or game settings as well, so we are aware of their strengths and weakness in certain areas, but we will be looking to see who is most consistent and who can handle the environment. It will be extremely important to see which prospects are able to best adapt, quickly pick things up and not just shine at certain times but also consistently perform.