Four-star quarterback Brandon McIlwain (Newton, Pa.), a South Carolina commit, was named MVP of the Elite 11 semifinals in California on Sunday, securing a spot in Elite 11 finals later this summer in Beaverton, Ore.

He is the 12th invite to the prestigious event.

2015 Elite 11 finalists

  • Shea Patterson, Ole Miss commit
  • Brandon McIlwain, South Carolina commit
  • Messiah DeWeaver
  • K.J. Costello
  • Feleipé Franks, LSU commit
  • Jacob Eason, Georgia commit
  • Jett Duffey
  • Jarrett Guarantano, Tennessee commit
  • Dwayne Haskins
  • Malik Henry
  • Jawon Pass
  • Dillon Sterling-Cole

The Elite 11 Finals will be held July 5-10 at Nike Headquarters. The Elite 11 Finals is conducted as part of The Opening Finals intended for top level rising senior quarterbacks in 2016.