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The Opening 2015: Power Ranking Every 7-on-7 Team

Tyler DonohueJul 7, 2015

An entertaining week of events at The Opening is highlighted by a star-studded seven-on-seven tournament that tests the skill set and competitiveness of America's premier college football prospects.

The action, which takes July 7-10 at Nike's world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, puts bragging rights on the line and can ultimately impact how recruits are rated nationally. National television will broadcast portions of the tournament, adding another element of intrigue.

Based on each team roster, here's how we rank all six seven-on-seven squads before things get underway in Oregon.

6. Hyper Cool

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QB KJ Costello
QB KJ Costello

Offensive Playmakers

Quarterbackย KJ Costelloย and tight endย Kaden Smithย are both committed to Stanford, setting the stage for an early indicator of their on-field chemistry in Beaverton. Georgia running backย Elijah Holyfieldย is the son of legendary boxing champion Evander Holyfield and teams up with speedy Washington pledgeย Sean McGrewย in the backfield.

Costello, uncommitted passerย Jawon Passย and Oklahoma State commitย Nick Starkelย will work with a receiving corps that features California standoutsย Tyler Vaughnsย andย Javon McKinley. Pass-catcherย Chase Claypoolย is expected to commit at The Opening, with Notre Dame trending as his choice.

Defensive Playmakers

This is a strong group down the middle, with hybrid linebackersย Curtis Robinson,ย Jeffrey McCullochย andย Caleb Kellyย patrolling the intermediate level. That unit is backed by Florida cornerback commitย Chauncey Gardner, top Texas safety Deontay Andersonย and the dynamicย David Long, who is considered the top 2016 defensive back in California.

5. Alpha Pro

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WR Nate Craig-Myers
WR Nate Craig-Myers

Offensive Playmakers

Despite missing most of his junior season because of injury,ย Nate Craig-Myersย enters competition as the nation's top-rated wide receiver. The former Auburn pledge will attack opponents downfield along with Oregon commitsย Theo Howardย andย Dillon Mitchell.

Future Big Ten Conference quarterbacksย Brandon Petersย (Michigan) andย Patrick O'Brienย (Nebraska) are likely to share the majority of reps for Alpha Pro. Top-rated 2017 running backย Najee Harrisย is an Alabama commit who some believe could already be the best rusher in attendance.

Defensive Playmakers

The defensive backfield is loaded with incredible athletes, including SPARQ studsย Nigel Knottย andย Jack Jones. Crimson Tide cornerback commitย Shyheim Carterย aims to assert himself as the next Alabama defensive star, while Texas cornerbackย Jared Maydenย is set to choose from a list of favorites that features Ohio State, Oregon and Oklahoma at The Opening.ย 

This team is heavy on prospects who could land in Tuscaloosa. Virginia'sย Jaquan Yuleeย committed to the Crimson Tide in June, while fellow fearsome linebackerย Lyndell "Mack" Wilsonย may be the top uncommitted player on Nick Saban's 2016 wish list.

4. Fly Rush

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RB Tavien Feaster
RB Tavien Feaster

Offensive Playmakers

It's easy to appreciate the passing attack here, regardless of who is taking snaps. Led by No. 1 overall quarterback recruit and Georgia commitย Jacob Eason, this quarterback group includes Michigan State pledgeย Messiah deWeaverย and Texas-boundย Shane Buechele, who led the Elite 11 coaches' list following the first day of action.

That trio will sling ropes to a solid corps of wide receivers, headlined by coveted/uncommitted playmakers Kyle Davis, Dylan Crawford,ย Donnie Corleyย andย A.J. Brown. Clemson running back commitย Tavien Feasterย sits atop 2016 rusher rankings and presents a serious threat out of the backfield.

Defensive Playmakers

Former Alabama pledgeย Demetris Robertsonย could see snaps on both sides of the ball, but his skill set bodes best in the defensive backfield. He'll team up with prized Pittsburgh cornerbackย Damar Hamlinย and dominant 2017 defensive backย Deangelo Gibbs.

Linebackerย Ben Davis, the son of all-time Crimson Tide tackles leader Wayne Davis, is widely expected to follow in his father's footsteps. Georgia safetyย Nigel Warriorย will have a chance to state his case at the top player at his position.

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3. Mach Speed

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QB Jarrett Guarantano
QB Jarrett Guarantano

Offensive Playmakers

This is another squad that features several scintillating receivers who still haven't decided on their collegiate futures. Florida phenomsย Binjimen Victor,ย Freddie Swainย andย Darnell Salomonย lead a pack featuring dominant 2017 speedster Donovan Peoples-Jones.

Quarterbacksย Malik Henryย (Florida State), Jarrett Guarantanoย (Tennessee) andย Jake Zembiecย (Penn State) are each committed to marquee programs. Zembiec is joined by fellow Nittany Lions pledgeย Miles Sanders, who makes major plays as a running back on routes.ย Isaac Nauta, another Seminoles commit,ย can cement his spot as the country's top tight end prospect.

Defensive Playmakers

The cornerback duo of Florida State commitย Levonta Taylorย and Penn State pledgeย Lavert Hillย has legitimate lockdown potential in coverage. Taylor is a strong candidate to claim SPARQ national championship honors.ย 

Linebackerย LaMar Winstonย represents his home state in Oregon, joined up front by Alabama standoutย Markail Benton. Safetiesย Brandon Burtonย andย Jamel Cook, a Florida State commit, offer outstanding range deep.

2. Superbad

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CB Saivion Smith
CB Saivion Smith

Offensive Playmakers

This team name may remind readers of McLovin, but these guys are no joke. Quarterbacksย Feleipe Franks,ย Dwayne Haskinsย andย Brandon McIlwainย can each orchestrate a strong offensive attack.

Franks (LSU) and Haskins (Maryland) have a top target apiece who is also committed to their school of choice inย Stephen Sullivanย andย Darryl Turner, respectively. Miami commitย Sam Bruceย headlines the receiving corps, which is further augmented by explosive Philadelphia tight endย Naseir Upshur.

The City of Brotherly Love is also represented by do-it-all 2017 running backย D'Andre Swift.ย 

Defensive Playmakers

IMG Academy teammatesย Khalil Ladlerย andย Saivion Smithย get a chance to strut their stuff at cornerback together. Smith also teams up with fellow LSU commitย Andraez Williams, who routinely interrupts passing lanes.

Dylan Mosesย is probably the most well-known Tigers commit in attendance, even though he's only a rising junior. He should wreak havoc alongside Houston linebackerย Dontavious Jackson, who holds nearly 60 scholarship offers.

1. Lunar Beast

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RB Demario McCall
RB Demario McCall

Offensive Playmakers

Ohio State fans can catch a glimpse of the future in Beaverton, as Buckeyes running back commitsย Kareem Walkerย andย Demario McCallย do damage as key Lunar Beast playmakers. This outstanding tandem should make life a lot easier for a quarterback group led by Ole Miss pledgeย Shea Pattersonย and Rutgers commitย Anthony Russo.

There is more Buckeyes flair in a receiving corps that includes Ohio State commits Jake Hausmannย andย Austin Mack. Former Texas A&M pledgeย Tyrie Cleveland, USC commitย Josh Imatorbhebheย and Ole Miss commitย DeKaylin Metcalfย help create what appears to be the best downfield arsenal in attendance.

Defensive Playmakers

Trayvon Mullen, who is still considering several universities, is among the more physically imposing players to be found in pass coverage at The Opening. He headlines a defensive backfield that also features TCU-bound safetyย Sewo Oloniluaย and dynamic Georgia athleteย Mecole Hardman.

USC pledgesย Daelin Hayesย andย Mique Juarezย anchor the linebacker unit. That group becomes even more potent with intimidating UCLA commitย Krys Barnes, creating arguably the best Beaverton trio at this position.

Recruit ratings courtesy of 247Sports.

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