The 7 on 7 circuit concluded in Tampa and what a performance all across the board. It was nothing but memorable moments provided by the players, and the coaching staff, and all the way down to the event that Overtime and its staff put on, the national championship was the place to be this past weekend. Having a showcase like this putting all of the top high school prospects from across the country together is best case scenario for all parties involved with more meaningful reps with good on good. 

Here are our top overall performers from a weekend that more than delivered on expectations:

Vance Spafford: – Tournament MVP

Our MVP on the weekend. Spafford was easily the most pivotal piece to a strong weekend by California Power. Vance showed incredible creativity in his routes without doing too much, using his body control to change tempo in routes, and getting in & out of breaks on a dime. He also seemed to catch everything that came his way, whenever we looked up, it looked like Spafford was being targeted. If there was any skepticism about Spafford’s game, that should all be silenced after this weekend’s performance. In the premier 7 on 7 tournament, littered with a myriad of the country’s best recruits, we felt Vance stood head & shoulders above the rest.

Ayden Pouncey:

Perhaps the biggest moment of the entire tournament happened on the very last play of the entire showcase when Ayden climbed the ladder and made an unreal interception on the goal line that he returned back for a touchdown to seal SFE’s first ever OT7 championship. The play perfectly encompassed the ultimate X factor that a player like Pouncey brings to whatever defense he lines up for. At Winter Park he plays safety and will play some corner for the Wildcats in the fall, but he’s a true chess piece that a defensive coordinator can line up virtually anywhere. He was playing the middle for SFE this weekend and someone with his length speed and agility was a nightmare for opposing QB’s. We counted at least 3 interceptions on the weekend, including 2 in the championship which were the deciding factor in a tightly contested game. His long strides give him great downfield speed which allows him to cover tons of ground in a short time span. In today’s offensive-driven brand of football, you need a positionless guy’s defense to be an elite defense. He has shades of Kyle Hamilton in his game, who’s the best safety in the NFL currently. The 2026 Central Florida prospect’s stock was already on the rise before an outstanding showing in Tampa, and the uncommitted defensive weapon should have his choice to go to any school he wants when his senior season rolls around next year. 

Deuce Knight:

Notre Dame commit Deuce Knight may have had the most impressive weekend out of any quarterback at OT7 Nationals. The 6’’4 field general led the Coastline Stars to the championship game in which they fell to SFE on the last play. Although Deuce and his team didn’t win the tournament, he was dominant on the path to get there. On all 3 days, Deuce proved to be the most skilled at fitting the ball between defenders. Deuce frequently zipped the ball over the middle of the field as defenders were unable to stop the high-velocity passes from reaching their targets. Deuce also displayed excellent touch on multiple occasions, hitting pay dirt on beautiful deep balls on each day of the tourney. The ability to utilize different types of throws and still maintain excellent ball placement is a trait that few young quarterbacks possess, but Deuce has certainly got it. As a whole, Knight solidified himself as one of the nation’s elite arm talents and displayed a knack for winning that Notre Dame will be lucky to have as the future approaches.

Jamie Ffrench

The player that everyone came to the event wanting to see showed up & did not disappoint. Ffrench put on a clinic every time he lined up for the SFE offense. The most impressive part about his performance over the weekend was how much we felt that he stood out over the rest of the Avengers-esque receiving core of South Florida Express. It seems to be an underrated trait of his, but Ffrench put his speed on display frequently this weekend, catching several go & post patterns on which he blew past the corner & usually some kind of safety help over the top. He has a knack for ending the play with the ball in his hands, making a handful of acrobatic catches, & is a very smart and efficient route runner, always getting to the spot that he needs to be without wasting any time, which allowed for him to be a go-to guy on any down. Another beneficiary of well-developed chemistry existing from playing with their high school quarterback, Ffrench never wasted a rep on the way to helping lead SFE to their 2nd OT7 National Championship.

Graceson Littleton:

Graceson put on an absolute show Sunday that played a huge part in California Power making a run all the way to the final four before coming up just short against eventual champs SFE. Littleton was ridiculously good today and made a myriad of jaw-dropping plays at multiple positions. During the boom game, which is always a wildly entertaining matchup with a legitimate rivalry behind it, he stamped his mark on this year’s championship Sunday putting together an absolute clinic on the defensive side of the ball. The 4-star Clemson commit reeled in an interception on a downfield shot, broke up several passes in a secular fashion, and even applied pressure on the QB forcing a bevy of miscues. He’s listed at 6” but plays much bigger and faster than any listings on paper and his impact on the defensive end for California Power influenced a stretch where they looked unstoppable as a team. The Tampa Bay product represented his city well showing that he can go toe to toe with any of the top players from across the country. 

Luke Fahey:

The quarterback position requires a degree of mental fortitude and precision that many players struggle to maintain. That is far from the case for California Power gunslinger Luke Fahey. Fahey had a phenomenal showing at OT7 nationals, leading his team to the semi-finals where he again performed very highly. Fahey was the most adept quarterback at the tournament in regards to keeping the ball out of harm’s way and correctly reading the field. Fahey seemed to be far and away the most mentally sound passer this weekend. His skillset goes far beyond the mind as well. Fahey displayed excellent ball placement and velocity all weekend long. When he wanted to fit a ball into a tight window, he did it with ease repeatedly. The Mission Viejo quarterback was also seen being a leader on the sideline and not engaging in many of the antics that go on at 7 on 7 tournaments. Fahey was strictly business, maintaining a cool, collected persona all weekend long. It truly felt like Luke was comfortable doing anything and everything on the field and he made it look easy while doing it. 

Dezmen Roebuck:

When a team participates in the highest-scoring game in OT7 history, it is safe to say that their passing attack must be pretty good. This was an undeniable truth for Tuscon Turf this weekend and it was largely due to their elite wide receiver one: Dezmen Roebuck. The 5’10 pass catcher out of Marana, Arizona was a human highlight reel all tournament long. Whether it was breaking free for a deep touchdown, climbing the ladder in the red zone, or creating after the catch underneath, Roebuck was making magical things happen practically every time he was targeted. Additionally, Roebuck carried his team on his back in their biggest game of the year against SFE. In a game where the Tucson Turf defense gave up more than 50 points, they should’ve had no chance at victory. However, when they had the ball on offense and a pass was thrown, everyone on the field knew that #1 was coming down with it. Roebuck’s performance in that elimination game was just a small glimpse of the elite performance he had all weekend long. Roebuck is the complete package and will now look forward to what could be a dominant senior season for him. 

Other Noteworthy Performers:

Christian Neptune: 

Neptune was excellent all weekend long and proved to be a crucial component in Coastline’s run to a championship appearance. Neptune was shifty with the ball in his hands and seemed to be Deuce Knight’s favorite target thanks to his solid route running and sure hands in the red zone. 

Kaina Watson:

Watson was undeniably one of the best deep threats at OT7 nationals. He was making plays all over the field every time Lo-Pro was out there and it seemed as if QB Maika Eugenio could let it fly and Kaina would go and get it every time. The speedster out of Bishop Gorman was certainly one of the top pass-catchers this weekend. 

Corday Bethel: 

If there were an award for best ball skills this weekend, it would go to Corday Bethel. The Level 82 safety was making plays on the ball all weekend, displaying phenomenal fluidity, reaction time, and instincts. The ball-hawking safety was an elite force for the Level 82 Secondary

Mark Bowman:

With practically every team at OT7 nationals having great receivers, most of the true tight ends didn’t get a chance to shine. However, Mark Bowman from Cali-Power was dominant all tournament long and was arguably the best red zone threat on the field at all times. His blend of size and athleticism made him a great target on all 3 days. 

Donovan Olugbode:

Olugbode seemed to always be the immediate answer for the Trillion Boyz this weekend. Whether it was a short or long yardage situation, the ball always found itself in the hands of the 4 star wideout. He was a matchup nightmare the whole weekend and came down with a bunch of incredible catches.

Devin Sanchez: 

The #1 corner in the country put together an exceptional performance further cementing himself as the nation’s top defensive back comfortably. One could argue he was the final piece to the star-studded puzzle SFE brings to any tournament. Totaling at least 3 flashy interceptions on the weekend and completely neutralizing some of the best team’s go-to options was an impressive display. Shutdown coverage on a consistent routine in a setting like this is so much more impressive than what most would think, and Davin passes any eye test still left with flying colors. 

Jabari Brady:

Not the first or second and possibly even 3rd name you’d first think of for SFE coming into the weekend would have been Jabari Brady but following his dominant showing throughout championship Sunday was a reminder that organizations in South Florida just have a revolving door of game-breaking wide receivers. The already 5-star 2026 prospect will be replacing Jeremiah Smith at Chaminade and made spectacular catches look easy in the latter stages of the tournament where the pressure was highest. Ffrench was excellent as well as the other receivers on SFE for Jabari’s performance made sure to remind the nation he’s next up.

Dillon Booth:

One of the smaller players on a stacked Team Toa offense saw a ton of work over the course of the weekend and delivered several plays of note. His quickness is extremely underrated and if you played off of him made you him pay. Booth believes he’s a bit of an under-the-radar gem, and on an offense filled with big-bodied targets who reel in high-difficulty grabs consistently, he was their most consistent threat on offense delivering impressive touchdowns, great YAC plays, and a safety blanket out of the backfield for 4 stars Madden Iamaleava 

Tramell Jones: 

Both quarterbacks who faced off in the championship game were spectacular, but we would be foolish to not give kudos to the field general who broke the single-game record for the most amount of points scored in OT7 history. The 59-52 shootout between SFE and Tucson turf was some of the highest-level high school football you will ever see, and Jones carried that momentum all the way to the end where he was efficient, decisive, and pinpoint accurate to his superstar receivers making their job even easier.