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OT7: First Rosters Revealed for Overtime’s 7-on-7 Football League

Last Updated: May 20, 2022
Over 70 4- and 5-star recruits will take part in the inaugural season of OT7, including 2024 No. 1 QB Jadyn Davis.

In June out in Las Vegas, the world of prep football welcomes a new and innovative player — OT7, a seven-on-seven amateur competition founded by Overtime and backed by former NFL MVP Cam Newton will feature a long list of elite-level prospects split into 18 teams.

On Thursday, OT7 made its first roster reveal, and much like big sister basketball program Overtime Elite, this is a star-studded affair. All told, OT7 boasts:

  • 19 5-star prospects
    • Includes 2023’s No. 1 WR Brandon Inniss and No. 1 DB Cormani Mcclain, plus 2024 No. 1 QB Jadyn Davis and No. 1 WR Jeremiah Smith
  • Over 50 4-star prospects
  • Over 70 3-star prospects

The full, finalized list each team’s participating players is still to come — but for now, let’s roll through the highlights and get to know the OT7 rosters.

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OT7 Football Teams

  • 24K
  • C1N (launched by Cam Newton)
  • Carolina Stars
  • Defcon1
  • Deviated Dreamers (launched by New Orleans Saints All-Pro LB Demario Davis)
  • Fast Houston 7×7
  • Hustle Inc.
  • Level 82
  • Louisiana Bootleggers
  • Miami Immortals
  • Midwest Boom
  • Premium LA
  • SFE
  • SMSB
  • Team Toa
  • Trillion Boys
  • Tucson Turf

OT7 Roster Overview

Curated player list updated as of May 19. Not to be considered final.

2023 5-star recruits
  • QB Jaden Rashada (Miami Immortals)
  • ATH Samuel M’Pemba (Miami Immortals)
  • QB Malachi Nelson (SFE)
  • WR Brandon Inniss (SFE)
  • ATH Makai Lemon (SFE)
  • DB Cormani McClain (SFE)
2024 5-star recruits
  • DB Charles Lester III (24K)
  • QB Jadyn Davis (Carolina Stars)
  • DB Zaquan Patterson (Defcon1)
  • WR Ryan Wingo (Fast Houston 7×7)
  • QB Derek Lagway (Fast Houston 7×7)
  • ATH Khalil Bolden (Hustle Inc.)
  • DB Desmond Ricks (Miami Immortals)
  • DB Peyton Woodyard (Premium LA)
  • ATH Joshisa Trader (SFE)
  • WR Jeremiah Smith (SFE)
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Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn is the Managing Editor of Boardroom. Before joining the team, he was an editor and multimedia talent for several sports and culture verticals at Minute Media and an editor, reporter, and site manager at SB Nation. A specialist in content strategy, copywriting, and SEO, he has additionally worked as a digital consultant in the corporate services, retail, and tech industries. He cannot be expected to be impartial on any matter regarding the Florida Gators or Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter @RealFakeSamDunn.