Elijah Rushing
- Pos Edge
- Height 6-6
- Weight 251
Prospect Info
- High School Salpointe Catholic
- City Tucson, AZ
- Exp 2024 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
3 evaluationsEvaluated 10/31/2023
Projection
First RoundScheme-versatile front-line defender with size/frame potential of a more traditional hand-on-the-ground defensive lineman, but the functional athleticism and pursuit range of a modern edge rusher. High-level physical tools and immense upside. Senior season shows encouraging speed-to-power ability as a pass rusher. Wields a heavy inside hand that can rock tackles onto their heels. Flashes some arc-running juice and dangerous back-side pursuit ability. Plays with strong hands and increasing violence in his upper body. Capable of disengage-and-chase ability. Naturally high center of gravity but shows he can drop his weight and play with better leverage. Also translates to some dip-and-rip nuance from the edge. Occasionally displays some segmented movement patterns that suggest need for continued improvement in fluidity. Also can improve body control at times. Given physical tools, consistently good production across multiple years, and live evaluations, Rushing looks like one of the top defensive prospects in the 2024 cycle. Projects as a high-major impact player with an early-round NFL Draft ceiling.
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H.S. Athletic Background
2023: Played 13 games as a senior, recording 55 tackles, 17.5 TFL, and a career-high 13.5 sacks, along with 2 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries.
2022: Finished junior season with 73 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles in 12 games.
2021: As a sophomore, recorded 75 tackles, 9 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery in 14 contests.
- Gabe Brooks
Connections
- George Rushing Father
Played tight end at Florida from 1990-93
- Cruz Rushing Brother
University of Arizona safety