2027 WR Quentin burrell talks recruitment at battle vegas
Some of the most talented high school athletes in the country converged on Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the Battle 7 on 7 series, and 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Mt. Carmel 4-Star WR Quentin Burrell settled in after the first day of pool play.
“It was a good day,” Burrell told LL. “We went 2-1 in pool play and we should’ve been 3-0. Tomorrow is single elimination, so we can play up to 5 more games depending on our seed.”
Burrell is accompanied by his high school teammate, Tavares Harrington, who is also a target of the Fighting Irish in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Both are coming off a busy contact period filled with home and school visits. For a long time, Notre Dame and Michigan were considered leaders in his recruitment, and things have gotten more intense with 5 more offers, coaching changes and visits.
“It was pretty busy,” Burrell shared. “I got five more offers. Whoever showed up in January to see me and my family made the most impact. Some of the coaching changes made me have to look at things for schools that might have been high on my list. I still want to put out my top schools after spring visits.”
Fighting Irish wide receivers coach Mike Brown spent time with Burrell and his family on consecutive days in January, and that made an impression with the talented pass catcher.
“I saw Coach Brown twice,” Burrell explained. “The first time, he really spoke to my dad about things and answered some questions. Our relationship is really good, and he’s been consistent with us from the beginning. Now, I have to figure out when I’m going to visit and get a chance to see practice.”
This off-season is also an opportunity for Burrell to spend time with more time with his 7 on 7 quarterback, Trae Taylor, before he relocates to Millard South in Omaha (Neb.). They’ve been close friends since junior high school and 7 on 7 teammates for the last three years.
“Yea, It’s cool to ball with him,” Burrell said. “We joke with him about chasing him out of the state. We’re all close and it’s we’re going have fun competing and trying to win the whole thing.
Burrell is ranked as the nation’s No. 36 overall player by ESPN, the No. 41 overall player by 247Sports and the No. 43 overall player by Rivals/On3. He graded out as a Top 50 caliber player on the Irish Breakdown board as well. He hold offers from schools like Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Arizona State, and Ole Miss amongst others.
