Elijah Cromwell Elijah Cromwell 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB/ATH Cherry Creek | 2028 State CO is a dream recruit for a P4 program.  Cromwell running style is blend of  speed and physicality with rare explosiveness. He can change direction and make cuts without losing speed.  He also can line up out wide and is equally effective.  He shows twitch and ability to shake defenders and create separation at the top of the route.  While he could easily just run away from man defenders he still shows the ability to run intermediate and deep routes very well.  Cromwell also contributes in pass pro going for ribs on chip blocks on the edge.  To top it off, Cromwell is a dynamic returner showing off his home run speed and MYM ability in the open field.  His Soph season stat line finished with 44 carries for 287 yds (6.5 avg) and 15 catches for 172 yds (11.5 avg) with 4 TDs all coming on the ground.  With lead back Jayden Fox Jayden Fox 5'10" | 150 lbs | RB Cherry Creek | 2026 State CO graduating, Cromwell’s role will only increase and this blue chip prospect is already rated 4 stars by multiple recruiting services.  His recruitment will only get bigger after picking up offers from Iowa and Kansas St during the season.

Cromwell is everything you want out of a RB. The 5’11 195-pound is a beast of a running back. He has very good athletic ability due to elite speed, very good change of direction, balance, acceleration, and good jumping. He has very good vision to identify holes and paths to run through the defense. He is a mixture of a weaver and a power back. He’ll put his shoulder down and use his good trucking to run through defenders. He consistently gains yards after contact or will make defenders miss with his very good juke moves. Cromwell is a good receiver out of the backfield as well. There’s a reason why he was the 5A championship MVP. Kid’s a dawg.

As a freshman, Cromwell made an immediate impact for Cherry Creek, and his role could be set to expand in his sophomore campaign. Cromwell’s combination of size, speed and power allows him to hit the hole with authority and burst into the open field. Once he gets to the outside, he has the agility to make defenders miss and the strength to finish runs through contact. In short yardage situations, he’s a reliable option to move the chains or find the end zone. A full offseason in the weight room has only improved his explosiveness. He may start as a change of pace back in Week 1 but Cromwell’s big play potential makes him a player defenses cannot overlook.

Cromwell was a bowling ball for Cherry Creek throughout the season. He has very good athletic ability due to elite speed, very good acceleration, change of direction, balance, and jumping. In the championship game, he hurdled over the defense into the endzone. When the ball’s in his hands, he is a home run threat. Cromwell uses his very good vision to weave through the defense. He also isn’t afraid of contact and uses his very good trucking to run through defenders. It takes multiple defenders to take him down after contact. He’s a speedy bowling ball. He makes defenders miss with his juke moves, and can pivot on a dime with his dynamic cuts. Elijah can also punish the defense with his good catching out of the backfield.  This kid is legit, and will be running the rock for Creek for years to come.

We like to believe running backs just run the ball, but when you’ve got a back who can run and catch, you have an all-purpose weapon. At 5’11” and 178 lbs., Elijah Cromwell Elijah Cromwell 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB/ATH Cherry Creek | 2028 State CO showcased his versatility, rushing for 404 yards on 46 carries with six touchdowns. Add 14 catches for 96 yards and two more scores, and Cromwell becomes a dual-threat dynamo, redefining what it means to be dangerous.

Cromwell rose to the occasion in Cherry Creek’s championship game, delivering a clutch performance that turned the tide after halftime. As his team trailed, Cromwell’s ability to pound the ball on the ground proved critical, rushing 18 times for 105 yards and punching in two key touchdowns to give his team the lead. Despite his youth, Cromwell displayed remarkable maturity and composure, becoming a central figure in Cherry Creek’s offense. His combination of vision, strength, and determination made him difficult to contain, and he repeatedly found ways to exploit defensive gaps. Cromwell also displayed a knack for reading defenses and adjusting mid-play, which allowed him to consistently gain tough yardage. His ability to shine under pressure marks him as a rising star, and his high ceiling ensures he will be a player to watch in the years to come as he continues to develop.

Cromwell’s bruising running ability helped get Cherry Creek back into the game. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, and good change of direction. Cromwell used his very good vision to identify which holes to run through. He’d snake through the defense, making defenders miss. Each time he touched the ball, he was consistently getting yardage. Cromwell’s physicality is a major part of his game. He has very good trucking, putting his shoulder pad down to run through the defender. He has powerful legs allowing to him drive through a pile of defenders. On a touchdown play, he hurdled over a defender into the endzone. He is only a freshman, and will continue to grow in this Cherry Creek offense over the next couple of years. Cromwell is only getting started.

Cromwell made the most of limited touches, turning heads with a 65-yard rushing touchdown that extended his team’s lead to 17-0. Despite his youth, Cromwell’s explosive burst and composure under pressure were on full display, cementing him as an impact player even with minimal opportunities. His ability to change the game in a single play highlights his immense potential as a future star. As Cherry Creek advances, Cromwell’s ability to deliver in key moments will make him an invaluable asset moving forward.