Eli Mortensen
Eli Mortensen
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
The more reps I see Eli take on the defensive side, the more I like him on that side of the field. He has great length, is light on his feet, has good hips, and plays with great instincts on the defensive side of the ball. He has good cover skills and disrupts passing windows. He shows good closing speed and has the quickness needed. His accolades as a receiver are obvious, and he’s a player who possesses great tools as a boundary receiver. His length, speed, and ability to win all three levels make him a deadly receiver, which is why he’s recruited at the P4 level. Just a great athlete.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Eli is a natural receiver and is a true X, but watching him play 7’s this offseason and getting more and more comfortable as a cornerback has been fun to see. At first, he was using his athleticism and speed to play the position, but he’s been using technique now and feels more at home on that side of the ball. That will do him wonders for when the season comes, as he’ll have an understanding of facing an opposing corner and what to do to beat him one-on-one. Eli has the athleticism, speed, and playmaking ability to be a big-time recruit. He’s a fun player to watch create after the catch, and he’s primed for a huge season as he faces 6A competition for the upcoming season.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
It’s been fun watching Eli as a cornerback during the 7’s series this offseason, and he’s a player who could easily be recruited at the P4 level for either side of the ball. He has excellent movement and has the hip fluidity needed to be a cover corner. His bread and butter will be on offense and as a receiver. His footwork is clean, his routes are crisp, and his hands are strong. He’s a receiver who is primed to hit the national stage with his transfer up to 6A.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Eli had an exceptional Friday night against Bountiful and a higher classification. He was a two-way player and was impactful on the evening. He shows great ball skills, has a great feel for the game, and has good hip fluidity. He’s an athletic mover and is seamless in transitioning upfield. He’s having a fantastic season and has been a key player on both sides this year.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Eli has made huge strides this offseason and shows good athleticism and ball skills. He does well at creating separation, has good speed and the necessary late speed to finish off a route and has strong hands. He does well after the catch and will be an elite performer. He’ll be a Power-Four recruit.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Mortensen has made leaps and bounds in his game this year and has become a complete receiver. He is strong off the line, has good footwork, and is strong at the catch point. He transitions upfield with ease, and his speed has now become a deadly weapon for him. He came down with two touchdowns this past Friday and came away with some excellent catches on the evening.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Mortensen is an athletic player with good footwork, has the vision and necessary speed to create with the ball in his hands. He is strong at the catch point and is primed to be one of the focal points in the offense this year.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Mortensen has good size and is an athletic receiver with a good release and s good after the catch. He moves well laterally and has good footwork. Mortensen has good hip bend and has good speed.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Mortensen has an excellent frame to grow into and already has a 6’7″ wingspan. Mortensen has good footwork, and lateral quickness, and is an exceptional mover. He has a large catch radius, great ball-tracking skills, is good at high-pointing the ball, and has strong hands. Mortensen is an elusive athlete who is good with the ball in his hands and creating after the catch. He possesses an excellent ceiling and already displaying his playmaking abilities at a young age.
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Read EvaluationArlen Harris | Prep Redzone Scout
5’11 150lb dual sport (football/basketball) standout
Eli Mortensen
Eli
Mortensen
6'2" | 180 lbs | WR/DB
Skyridge | 2028
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gets it done at receiver, linebacker and safety. With his long frame it seems Eli will naturally settle in at wide receiver as his primary position in the immediate future. Winning a State Championship and averaging 21 yards per catch during the season will easily back up this assumption. Although, six interceptions and taking two back to the house ‘aint a bad look either. Eli is a pure athlete who makes acrobatic catches look the norm. His ball skills are elite and he’s hard to catch with such a long stride length that covers ground very quickly.
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