A cleanup linebacker who can take down any offensive skill player on the field, Eli Lee Eli Lee 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Archbishop Hoban | 2025 State OH is one of the best in the state at finishing off plays. Lee amassed 145 tackles and 13 sacks from the linebacker position to establish himself as an elite player in the 2025 class. His raw physicality makes him a coveted target of several Big Ten schools. Lee’s strength is on display on a regular basis by being a linebacker who can challenge offensive linemen and often come away with a win. Lee is a reliable tackler which makes him an asset to a high level defense that has a schedule as hard as any team in the state of Ohio. He has a visible understanding of the game as he watches what the offense gives him and does an above average job of anticipating where the play is headed to end up in the right spot at the right time. Lee takes appropriate angles to cut off sweeping plays. He has the speed to disrupt plays in the open field. Lee is just getting started and has the potential to be the next big linebacker prospect in his class.

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In 2022, Elijah helped the Archbishop Hoban Knights to a 14-win season, held opposing offenses to 15.4 points per game and advance to the Division II state championship game. He plays as a MLB. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass before showing great play speed in pursuit of the ball carrier. He exhibits excellent explosiveness and play strength as he delivers a powerful hit preventing a gain of significant yardage. Against the pass, he reads the QB before blitzing through the A gap. He shows good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack.

Eli plays as a MLB. Against the run, he stacks OL at the point of attack before shedding the block. He plays with good leverage and shows good form tackling ability as he makes the tackle quickly. Against the pass, he quickly keys and diagnoses the play and locates the ball. He shows very good closing speed in pursuit before making the tackle on the WR preventing a gain of significant yardage.