Eli Knight
Eli Knight
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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
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Bridgeport’s physical identity starts with players like 2027 LB/FB Eli Knight. Committed to WVU to wrestle at the next level, Knight could just as easily have a future on the football field with the way he plays the game. He totaled 54 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss as a junior, but his value goes well beyond the stat sheet. Whether he’s leading the way at fullback or flying downhill on defense, Knight sets the tone with his toughness and willingness to do whatever the team needs. Expect him to be one of the leaders of another Bridgeport team with championship aspirations.
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Another 2027 Bridgeport prospect to know in this class is LB/FB Eli Knight Eli Knight 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB/RB Bridgeport | 2027 State WV . He’s committed to WVU to continue his wrestling career, but could easily play football at the next level as well. Knight is the standard for the Bridgeport program as a tough, physical, and unselfish player who will do all of the dirty work on both sides of the ball, even if it doesn’t show up in the stat sheet.
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2027 Bridgeport RB/LB Eli Knight Eli Knight 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB/RB Bridgeport | 2027 State WV had an excellent game against PikeView in round one of the playoffs. Knight made a large impact on both sides of the ball and led the Indians in tackles with 13, including 3.5 for a loss. His unselfish play on offense, as primarily a blocker in their single-wing, helped open large running lanes for his teammates. The WVU wrestling commit set the tone as a blocker and as an edge defender in the win, while making timely plays on offense at times as well for a complete round one performance.
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