Martin Luther King high school has an absolute embarrassment of riches on the offensive line and Elijah has been added to the group of lineman that make this group special. Elijah shows excellent athletic ability for a young player at his size. What really stands out for me with Elijah is his high end motor and his ability to stay engaged with a defender to and through the whistle. Elijah is very powerful in the run game showing on multiple occasions him driving defenders out of a gap and giving his running backs a clean gap to run through. Elijah also does a great job of protecting his quarterback and keeping a clean pocket for his quarterback to get through his progressions. If you want to win a title you have to be very good in the trenches and MLK checks all the boxes to make a serios run this fall.

This is probably the no brainer on this list, but I really believe Elijah could turn heads constantly all of 2026. This dude is big, he’s strong and incredibly physical. His aggression and physicality are off the chart. He finishes every block with authority. But it isn’t just the power, as his technique is just as impressive. Great balance, great base and a ton of effort allows him to win consecutive reps. A true P4 upside player that you will hear more about as we go.

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King’s always got at least one superstar up front. Elijah Willis Elijah Willis 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Detroit MLK | 2028 State MI could realistically play D1 ball as an offensive lineman or defensive tackle.

First off, Elijah’s size stands out. Pair that with above-average athletic numbers, and you have yourself a very promising defensive tackle. Apart from the eye test, the dude can play. In-season, I loved his anchor and all-around ability to plug gaps and stop the run. This offseason, Elijah has shown he’s more than just a run-stopper. He’s pretty dang polished in pass rush, and I’m impressed with his getoff, bend, and hands.

Elijah is probably more of a DT than he is an O-Lineman.

Look at that size, though! 6’3″-6’4″ 265 is absolutely ideal for a DT. Plus, he has promising tape. Generally, Elijah shows good power and decent block shed. He’s especially great against the inside run. Though, Elijah’s getoff and overall explosiveness can be vastly improved. In addition, most of his highlights come against bad competition.

Considering his size, strength, and the reputation of Detroit MLK, I could see Elijah earning MAC offers this Spring.