It was during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic when Dia Bell -- now known as one of the top-ranked quarterback prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle and who is committed to Texas-- knew it was time to talk with his father,

Entering Day 3 at No. 2 in Elite 11's official rankings, Texas Longhorns five-star commit Dia Bell made sure early that he would end the competition on top. Bel

5-Star Texas QB Commit Dia Bell Makes Elite 11 History originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dia Bell just etched his name into the history books. The five-star quarterback and Texas Longhorns commit has officially been named Elite 11 MVP, becoming the first Longhorns pledge to ever win the prestigious award.