Elmore transitioned to QB after playing RB last season. Measures in at 6’1 195-pounds. He went 30/52 for 653 yards, 57.7% completion rate, 10 TDs, 2 INT, 37 carries for 301 yards and 3 touchdowns. Elmore has good athletic ability due to very good balance, acceleration, good change of direction, and speed. Elmore has good throw power and very good release. Fluid throwing motion. Elmore has very good ball placement skills. He’ll throw it in stride with the receiver. Good progression speed. Good pocket presence. If no one’s open, he’ll use his scramble ability to gash the defense for big gains. Very good strength to run over defenders with good trucking. He did a great job in his first year starting, and I’m excited to see how he develops this off-season.

Elmore pounded the rock for Mead last year. The 6’1 195-pound bruiser had 147 carries for 771 yards and 6 touchdowns with 6 receptions for 92 yards and 1 touchdown. He has good athletic ability due to good acceleration, change of direction, and speed. Elmore uses his very good strength to run through the defense. He puts his shoulder down and demonstrates his good trucking. During the 3A championship game, he was a measurement of consistency and reliability with his 15 carries. I’m excited to see what Elmore can do going into his junior year.

Ethan Elmore Ethan Elmore 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB/LB Mead | 2027 State CO didn’t just flash potential—he proved he can carry the load. With 147 carries for 771 yards, Elmore scored 5.2 yards per attempt and punched six rushing touchdowns. He logged one 100-yard game, and as just a sophomore, he’s already built like a senior. Off the gridiron, Elmore keeps producing—on the baseball field, he hit .333 with six hits, eight RBIs, a double, a triple, and held a 3.50 ERA with six Ks on the mound. His dual-sport toughness and early impact make him a name to circle for the future.

Elmore proved himself as a workhorse for Mead, carrying the ball 22 times for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. His vision and explosiveness through the hole allowed him to consistently reach the second level and rack up significant yardage. Elmore’s powerful running style and ability to make defenders miss in the open field make him a player to watch. As Mead heads into the second round, Elmore’s ability to control the ground game and maintain momentum will be instrumental in their playoff success.