Nebraska commit Trae Taylor named to 2026 Elite 11 Finals roster

TL;DR

Trae Taylor, a Nebraska commit, has been named to the 2026 Elite 11 Finals roster, showcasing top quarterbacks. He had an impressive 2025 season at Carmel Catholic, throwing for 3,571 yards and 38 touchdowns.

Key points

Trae Taylor is a Nebraska commit and four-star quarterback.
He had a standout 2025 season at Carmel Catholic, Illinois.
Taylor transferred to Millard South in Nebraska for the upcoming season.
The Elite 11 Finals features 20 quarterbacks from the 2027 class.
The event will determine an MVP and ten finalists.

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The 2026 Elite 11 Finals roster was released on Tuesday, revealing the 20 quarterbacks in the 2027 class who are heading to Los Angeles for the 27th annual event. Husker commit Trae Taylor made the roster.

The four-star quarterback makes the roster following his strong 2025 season at Carmel Catholic (IL). In 11 games, Taylor threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Taylor transferred to Millard South (NE) this offseason and now joins a 12-1 back-to-back Class A State champ. He is expected to take over for starting quarterback Jett Thomalla, who is signed with Alabama.

Taylor joins an elite roster of quarterbacks for the event, which includes three from Illinois and Omaha Westside's Braylen Warren. The group will spend three days competing and training, ultimately ending with an MVP and 10 other ‘finalists’ being named.

Elite 11 Finals alumni include Dylan Raiola, Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young. The event is set to begin on May 29.

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Q&A

What are the details of Trae Taylor's performance in the 2025 season?

In the 2025 season, Trae Taylor threw for 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and only three interceptions while also rushing for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Who are the other quarterbacks joining Trae Taylor at the Elite 11 Finals?

The Elite 11 Finals roster includes 20 quarterbacks, featuring three from Illinois and Omaha Westside's Braylen Warren.

What is the significance of the Elite 11 Finals for quarterbacks?

The Elite 11 Finals is a prestigious event that highlights top high school quarterbacks, culminating in the selection of an MVP and ten finalists based on their performance during the competition.