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Nathaniel

Elrod LB/RB

Class

2028

Height

5'10"

Weight

195

HS

Scottsdale Christian

|

AZ

Nathaniel Elrod

Nathaniel Elrod brought a level of physicality to the combine that immediately stood out. At 5’10, 195 pounds,...

Written by Hunter Tierney

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Hunter Tierney | Prep Redzone Scout

Hunter Tierney

Prep Redzone Scout

Nathaniel Elrod Nathaniel Elrod 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB/RB Scottsdale Christian | 2028 AZ brought a level of physicality to the combine that immediately stood out. At 5’10, 195 pounds, he’s built like a true downhill runner — compact, powerful, and tough to square up. His 5.0 40-yard dash time might not have jumped off the page compared to the top testers, but when you saw him move in person, it was clear this is a kid you don’t want to meet head-on. He runs with real purpose, and defenders will feel it when they try to bring him down. He got a ton of work during the individual drills, and to his credit, he made every rep count. He wasn’t just going through the motions — he was locked in, running hard, finishing drills, and showing a real desire to compete. While he’s not necessarily going to be a pass-game weapon right now, he’s got serviceable hands and showed he can be trusted as a checkdown option out of the backfield. With his stocky frame and physical mindset, Nathaniel is the kind of back who thrives when the pads come on. Get him moving downhill and let him wear on a defense. He’s a name to keep an eye on heading into the season — especially if Scottsdale Christian leans on the ground game. There’s plenty of upside here, and he’s just getting started. 

Written 6 months ago

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