The highest-ranking individual present at the showcase, looked like it too. Recently received an offer out of Kent State, likely going to place inside the PRZPA 2026 Top50 based on recruiting trending upwards, this alone is enough to warrant a boost. Seeing Burnley tower over prospects present on top of winning rep after rep only validates his position among defensive linemen in his class. Burley displayed power a tier above competition. Looked a bit taller than 6’4 in person, looked every bit of 270, and moved it well I might add. The FBS prospect made the camp look like a breeze.

Nothing that wasn’t expected here. Elijah Burnley Elijah Burnley 6'4" | 275 lbs | DL Cheltenham | 2026 State PA , a Cheltenham defensive line prospect who recently ranked inside the top ten at his position, keeps up the heat on the recruiting trail. Burnley, who broke out earleir in the year with an offer out of Akron after their Philadelphia push. Kent State is understandably on a similar path as of right now. The Golden Flashes are making their presence known out East, making sure Burnley is buttered up via scholarship offer. For the soon-to-be junior, Power Four offers aren’t out of the question. He’s likely going to have to put forth dominant Fall tape to get calls from BIG10 programs, yet it isn’t out of the question, especially if he hits the camp circuit hard.

Elijah Burnely has stepped onto the PA recruiting scene, catching the attention of the Akron staff as the program made it’s way in and around Philly. There’s a lot to like. 6’4, 275, DL tape and experience, yet I’d imagine some programs want to explore his capabilities at OL. Camping could shoot this young mans stock through the roof. Seeing what his limbs look like, seeing how he moves in a testing environment, catching a glimpse at Burnley the competitor. 3.4 GPA, I know some coaches are waiting on substantial tape out of the 2026 top ten DL, yet his sophomore tape, matched with superb performances in front of coaches could be enough to have Burnley hot on the recruiting trail by September 1st. You see Cheltenham’s Burnley on roster, circle his name.