6 burning questions at The Opening: Will Oregon Ducks land nation's No. 1 athlete this week?

Every year The Opening Finals showcases more than 160 of the nation's top high school football prospects at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton.

Not only is it a chance to see the nation's top prospects go head-to-head, but it is often a breeding ground for major recruiting developments.

Here's a look at six burning questions for the Oregon Ducks at this year's event:

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1. Will Devon Williams, the nation's No. 1 athlete, commit to Oregon this week?

Oregon has wide receiver commitments from Florida standout Warren Thompson, Washington athlete Tre’Shaun Harrison and Tigard standout Braden Lenzy, which means spots in the 2018 class are filling up quickly.

Factor in the possible – likely? – eventual commitment of South Medford wide receiver Chase Cota, and the Ducks are still taking long looks at four-star prospects Devon Williams, Isaah Crocker, Jaylen Waddle, Caleb Chapman, Solomon Enis and junior college pass-catcher Stephen Guidry.

Fresh off a visit from Oregon, Devon Williams may be nearing a favorable decision for the Ducks, but will he put the trigger at The Opening on national television?

It’s something to keep an eye on.

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Devon Williams highlights

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2. How will Oregon products Talanoa Hufanga and Chase Cota fare against elite national competition?

Crescent Valley athlete Talanoa Hufanga and South Medford wide receiver Chase Cota don’t have the luxury of competing against fellow bluechip prospects on a regular basis in Oregon, so their camp showings factor heavily in their recruiting rankings.

Hufanga, rated the nation's No. 1 athlete by 247Sports rankings, is being strongly considered for five-star status, and would earn it with a big showing at Nike World Headquarters this week.

Cota, rated the nation's No. 8 wide receiver by Scout, has more than held his own against elite competition at camps in the past.

A strong showing would further cement the 6-foot-4, 190-pound athlete as one of the top pass-catchers in the nation.

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Talanoa Hufanga highlights

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Chase Cota highlights

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3. Will Oregon RB commit Jamal Elliott climb up the rankings?

An invitation to The Opening is a quick way to raise one’s stock, particularly if a prospect is a low four-star/high three-star prospect.

Enter North Carolina running back Jamal Elliott.

Rated outside the nation’s top 200 prospects by the major recruiting services, the 5-foot-10, 180-pound ball-carrier has a chance to showcase his ability at Nike World Headquarters and establish himself as one of the top backs in the country.

Admittedly, pad-less drills and 7-on-7 action isn’t the best way for a running back to display his full range of ability, but with lots of wiggle room, Elliott could prove he’s faster and shiftier than the experts initially believed.

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Jamal Elliott highlights

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4. How will Oregon safety commits Jevon Holland and Steve Stephens look together on the field?

Every year, The Opening seems to intentionally place future teammates on the same squads when possible, which should be a delight for Oregon fans this year.

Safety commits Jevon Holland and Steve Stephens have been placed on Team Hyper Strong, giving the Ducks a preview of how the two could fare together.

If Holland and Stephens prove to be ball-hawking, rangy safeties on the field together, it may give Oregon a glimpse of a bright future.

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Steve Stephens highlights

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Jevon Holland highlights

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5. Peer recruiting: Will Oregon make a push?

Simply put, peer recruiting is a major piece of The Opening puzzle, as the nation’s top 160-plus athletes compete against each other and bond.

Steve Stephens, Jamal Elliott and Jevon Holland have an opportunity to play that role for Oregon this weekend.

Will they help lead future talent to Eugene?

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6. Who is Oregon targeting?

Oregon is targeting more than a dozen prospects at Nike World Headquarters this week.

For a complete breakdown, click here.