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Hudl and Elite 11 Announce Exclusive Partnership to Advance the Future of Football Recruiting

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Together the two orga­ni­za­tions will enhance recruiting visibility for the nation’s best high school football players.

LINCOLN, NEB. – December 2, 2025 – The organizers of the Elite 11 regional events, and Hudl, a global leader in sports performance analysis and scouting, have announced an exclusive recruiting data partnership.

Beginning with 2026 events, the multi-season agreement includes all Elite 11 quarterback competitions featuring hundreds of top high school players from across the U.S. Hudl will gain exclusive access to event video and verified performance data which will be made available for recruiting purposes via Hudl’s Recruit platform.

“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. Together, we’re helping more athletes get seen, recognized, and recruited.”

For 25 years, Elite 11 has been the proving ground for the nation’s best high school quarterbacks—setting the standard for competition and development at the game’s most demanding position. “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,” said Brian Stumpf, President of Elite 11.  “By partnering with Hudl, we’re giving these athletes a platform to showcase their skills and get noticed by top programs nationwide. It’s a powerful way to connect talent to opportunity.”


 

About Elite 11

Since 1999, Elite 11 has defined the gold standard in quarterback development, providing the ultimate platform for the nation’s most talented signal-callers. Each offseason, this premier competition unites the nations top high school quarterbacks elevating their game both on and off the field. Its alumni include 28 of the 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks and 16 of the past 17 Heisman Trophy winners. Learn more at elite11.com.

About Hudl:

Hudl empowers more than 300K teams globally to reach their potential, working with coaches, athletes, and administrators at every level of sport. We equip teams with tools and insights to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment and deepen fan engagement. Our smart cameras capture every second of practices and games, powering the industry's ecosystem of film review, recruiting, scouting and more. Our trusted software layers data and analytics onto video to help athletes and teams reach their potential. And our platform helps every team create a stronger connection to their fans through livestreaming, athlete highlights, tickets, and updates on all the information fans care about. Learn more at Hudl.com.

Press Contact:

Tyler Thomas 
Director of Marketing Ops and PR
Hudl 
Tyler.Thomas@hudl.com