Saw him play hoops this past winter and his multi-sport athleticism really shines on the field. Really good, consistent, and athletic safety prospect with the tools to be great. Has elite ball skills, ability to undercut routes, snatch it out of the air and has enough speed to flip the field after INTs. Good closing speed and can be a thumper, takes great angles and wraps up. Love his mindset, intangibles and competitiveness. Committed to Purdue.

Slid off the map a little bit entering his junior season. Purdue lands a very consistent performer and multi-sport athlete who brings elite ball skills, size, and athletic ability.

Purdue landed a big fish in Warren Central defensive back Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN . The tall, long, athletic defensive back is a ballhawk for the Warriors and a big returning starter on their defense. His multi-sport athleticism, shining on the hardwood as well as on the field, makes him a big-time athlete. He is a ballhawk who knows how to snatch the ball out of the air, flip the field after interceptions and be a playmaker. He committed to Purdue, and the Boilermakers have to be excited about what they get in the consensus four-star player.

Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN bumps up two spots to No. 5 by virtue of his ball skills, athletic ability, size, arm length and production. Elkins is simply a complete defensive back. With top-shelf ball skills, quick read-and-reaction time and outstanding instincts as a run defender, Elkins is a proven commodity from his spot at defensive back with outstanding potential on a college team.

Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN is the state’s top defensive back and for good reason. His 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame and elite ball skills will be valuable assets for any college team who lands him. Elkins also has excellent closing speed, wasting no time getting from Point A to Point B, and delivers heavy hits. Warren Central returns Fox and Elkins this year, and the two could be enough to propel them to Lucas Oil Stadium and compete for a 6A state title.

Some safeties are great run defenders, others are greater in pass coverage. What stands out about Elkins is that he is simply elite at both. The tall, long-limbed defensive back for Warren Central is arguably the state’s top prize in the Class of 2027 and will be a huge addition to any college program. His instincts, athleticism and speed, combined with his size, make him a blue-chip prospect.

The most versatile and hard-hitting Safety in the state, Elkins has skyrocketed up to a 4-star recruit with offers from Alabama, Ohio State, IU, and many more. With 8 interceptions and 14 PBU’s, offenses have learned to stay away from him.

Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN is a player who continues to get better. Seeing the 6-foot-3, 185-pound safety in-person during the season at a practice only made me think the best is yet to come. Elkins’ size, arm length and ball skills are elite. A versatile and very athletic prospect, Elkins can break up passes easily, undercut routes and be a playmaker no matter where he aligns.

Defensive back Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN is one of the top prospects in Indiana and it’s easy to see why.  Elkins’ height, arm length, and ability to break on the ball are outstanding.  He made two acrobatic interceptions during both the team period as well as 7-on-7, and he flashes elite ball skills and leaping ability.  Along with his skills on the field, he also strikes me as someone who has matured as a person.

Warren Central had a big win over North Central, and in one half of play, top defensive back Kaleb Elkins Kaleb Elkins 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Warren Central | 2027 State IN proved why he’s one of the top-ranked prospects in the country. Elkins had one tackle, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one touchdown in the first half alone. Elkins is a big-time prospect to keep an eye on with his height, size and big wingspan.