For the second time in two years and third time since Christian Hackenberg in 2012, Penn State will have a quarterback recruit participating at the prestigious Elite 11 competition. Sean Clifford was one of 12 players picked to compete at The Opening national talent showcase, which takes place July 5-10 at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.
Current Penn State freshman Jake Zembiec also reached the Elite 11 last summer prior to his senior season at Aquinas (N.Y.) Institute.
Clifford delivered a standout performance at the Elite 11 finals in Los Angeles last weekend and was called the most accurate quarterback at the event.