The TE position is another position of strength and depth in this Class. That is shown in the rankings and this article itself. The athlete leading the way in terms of looking for his first football offer is the talented TE out of McFarland who is already being heavily pursued by the college basketball circuit. The 6’9″ 220 lbs athlete is the perfect mismatch for the position. Too big and strong for a DB and too athletic for LBs. The big man is an easy target who can provide you with the 50/50 wins and redzone dominance. Also the versatility to line up all over the formation. I expect Eli to go basketball, but he is taking visits to football programs now that basketball season is finished. So check him out and get him on campus.

The top receiving talent from the Madison area is one of the best pure athletes in the entire state. Eli is an intriguing football recruit, and an even more talented basketball recruit. The 6’9″ 220 lbs 2027 brings one of the rarest frames to the football field, yet is so smooth with his route running. The big man easily soars above DBs for above the rim catches and boxes out on passes to his chest. Eli is still very raw too. He holds multiple D1 basketball offers and I would predict that is the sport he pursues at the next level, but as long as he is displaying his talents on the gridiron we will be here to cover the special talent.

Eli had a very productive year receiving in 2025. He finished with 26 receptions, 450 yards, and 9 TDs. He was a force in the redzone, but his 7.3 yards/reception also shows that he can provide big play opportunities downfield.

Another major piece to the McFarland basketball team is Eli Krueger Eli Krueger 6'9" | 220 lbs | TE McFarland | 2027 State WI . The massive athlete holds multiple D1 offers for basketball and is proving why with his 18.6 PPG.

Eli’s size is such a rare advantage and while he may be more of a basketball recruit than a football recruit I am confident that he could play at a very high level on the football field too.

Eli Krueger Eli Krueger 6'9" | 220 lbs | TE McFarland | 2027 State WI is a very exciting and raw TE recruit. He is actually even more of a basketball recruit with several offers to his name already. But it is hard to ignore the natural gifts of the 6’9″ 220 lbs TE on Friday nights. He has the largest catch radius in the state because of his frame and wingspan. He catches the ball with his hands away from his body to maximize that target area. He is surpassingly light on his feet too and can get downfield well or pick up yards after the catch. Don’t sleep on this impressive 2027.

This is an intriguing athlete. Eli has rare size at 6’9″ 220 lbs and because of that college football coaches will also have to battle basketball coaches if they want his services at the next level. Eli holds multiple D1 basketball offers and those elite traits translate to the gridiron. The outrageously long TE understands how to use that to his advantage, shining in the redzone and 50/50 ball scenarios. He has shown that he can catch the ball away from his body, creating a massive catch radius for his QB to target. Eli is a heck of an athlete and one of the few in this Class that could play D1 in multiple sports.