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Ohio State QB Target Brandon Harris Dazzles at Columbus Elite 11

David RegimbalJun 3, 2013

The last of six regional Elite 11 camps took place in Columbus last Saturday, and a number ofย top quarterback prospectsย made their way to the Ohio State campus to learn, compete and possibly earn a coveted ticket to the Elite 11 Finals to be held in Oregon later this month.

Strong winds created an unexpected challenge for the quarterbacks, but 4-star prospectsย Caleb Henderson, Drew Barkerย and DeShone Kizerย impressed despite theย less-than-ideal throwing conditions.

Few prospects, though, stood out more than Ohio State target and 4-star quarterback Brandon Harris.

Harris, ranked the nation's top dual-threat quarterback by 247Sports.com, proved that he's more than just an athlete playing quarterbackย by showing off a strong arm during passing drills. His accuracy, fluidity and ability to throw on the run was on full display, and according to recruiting expertย JC Shurburtt, Harris was the most impressive prospect in the camp.

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If there was a most impressive single prospect at the event, it had to be Harris. The way he glides around when throwing on the run, combined with a quick release and strong arm shows you why 247Sportsย ranks him as the top dual-threat quarterbackย in the 2014 class.ย 

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The Elite 11 camp puts together a series of rapid-fire challenges for its participants, resulting in a pressure-cooker environment that tests not only a quarterback's skill set, but his mental will as well.

Harris stole the show, zipping the ball accurately through a tough wind to his receivers. Mark Ennis, who covered the event for SBNation.com, was nearly hypnotized by the 4-star quarterback:

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Having to fight the urge to only watch Brandon Harris.

โ€” Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) June 1, 2013"

Harris became one of the most sought-after recruits in the country after throwing for 2,673 yards and 26 passing touchdownsย last year. The speedy quarterback also piled up 677 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, completing a campaign that earned him national attention on the recruiting front.

That attention resulted in offers from some of the top programs in the country, including Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, LSU, Nebraska, Ohio State, South Carolina and Texas A&M.

Fortunately for Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes, Harris' participation in the Elite 11 camp created a perfect opportunity to showcase the Ohio State campus.ย 

By all accounts, Harris had a fantastic time on his unofficial visit. Between snapping pictures withย Archie Griffin, Braxton Millerย andย Meyer, Harris soaked in everything Ohio State had to offer, including its enormous football stadium:

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This is ridiculous how big osu stadium is ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

โ€” B.Harris (@bharrisqb1) May 31, 2013"

But as Harris' visit came to a close, it was his time to shine. The talented quarterback put on a masterful performance in Columbus last Saturday, and if things work out for Meyer and the Buckeyes, that'sย something Ohio State fans could be saying routinely over the next four to five years.

All recruit rankings per 247sports.com.

Davidย Regimbalย is the lead Ohio State football writer for Bleacher Report.
Follow him on Twitter @davidreg412.