Social media reacts to Clemson QB commit Tait Reynolds ranking Top 5 at Elite 11
Tait Reynolds made the most of his opportunity on the national stage this week, turning in a strong showing at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles.
The four-star Clemson quarterback commit competed against 20 of the nation's top signal-callers in a variety of skill drills and a 7-on-7 competition. By week's end, Reynolds was listed among the top performers at the prestigious event and earned high praise from Rivals recruiting analyst Adam Gorney, who ranked him No. 5 overall among all competitors.
'Reynolds was skilled, reliable and consistent,' Gorney wrote. 'The Clemson commit has a little elongated motion (probably from his baseball background) but he's a big, steady presence in the pocket who was exceptional on deep throws and the seam routes during the Pro Day.'
Reynolds held his own in the 7-on-7 portion as well, completing 14 of 19 passes for two touchdowns. Event organizers also named him one of the top overall performers for the week.
A rising senior at Queen Creek High School in Arizona, Reynolds is one of two quarterbacks committed to Clemson's 2026 class. Last season, he threw for 2,238 yards and 22 touchdowns with just five interceptions, while rushing for 1,437 yards and 19 more scores—averaging over 10 yards per carry.
Reynolds is ranked inside the Top 250 nationally by both Rivals and On3 and considered one of the top 20 quarterbacks in his class. With his size, athleticism, and growing confidence, he continues to raise his national stock heading into his senior year.
Here's how social media reacted to the showing.
THE 2025 ELITE 11 🎯🏆listed alphabetically. pic.twitter.com/TXdLE22dDG
4⭐️ Clemson commit Tait Reynolds pic.twitter.com/6JlapiCbEc
Lot of buzz around #Clemson QB commit Tait Reynolds after he was named one of the top 11 quarterbacks at the @Elite11 FinalsPart of a loaded recruiting class for @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/CgZfBn2opX
4⭐️ Clemson commit Tait Reynolds pic.twitter.com/FRu5bpSg2s
Tait Reynolds has had himself a strong couple of days at the @Elite11 FinalsThe No. 263 prospect in the ESPN 300 is the top QB in Arizona and is committed to play for Clemson @TaitReynoldsQC pic.twitter.com/kO00xnU8Zx
Good delivery from 4-star Clemson commit Tait Reynolds for the touchdown @TaitReynoldsQCGood week continues for the future Tiger pic.twitter.com/yCY6VWiI2F
Clemson 4-star QB commit Tait Reynolds hits his WR for the TD🐅Live Updates: https://t.co/dj3dC8eGmF pic.twitter.com/G4Uxc9IRa3
I go into Elite 11 blind on purpose, so I don't know the star ratings for these guys.There's a prospect here, Tait Reynolds. I think he's going to Clemson.Manchild. Most high school prospects look like kids, because they are. He looks like he could play Ohio State tomorrow.
Elite 11 QB and Queen Creek multi-sport star Tait Reynolds discusses the example his older brothers and dad set for him to thrive.He has a few siblings behind him as well looking to continue that trend for the family and the Bulldogs.@TaitReynoldsQC @QC_football pic.twitter.com/vsEEyWsOcS
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