Elijah Thomas
Linebacker | Defensive Line
Scouting Report
Elijah Thomas is a class of 2020 linebacker prospect that attends East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. Solid 6'0, 200lb frame. Athletic with good quickness, strength and aggression. Versatile can play inside or outside backer position. Great run stopper. Has also performed well at defensive end. All County Linebacker selection, 3 Year varsity letterman, 2 year starter. Team captain in 2019.
Elijah is physical linebacker, has a nose for the ball and is a very sound tackler. Plays with good pad level and technique, engages and sheds blocks very well. Makes a lot of plays at or behind the line of scrimmage. Film displays good play recognition, ability to get to the ball and finish consistently. Impacts the game in a variety of ways on the defensive side of the ball and also does a great job on special teams. Opened his 2019 senior year campaign with a 20 tackle, 2 tackle for loss and 1 interception return for a TD performance week 1 vs Reynolds HS (NC).
High character kid with great leadership qualities. Leads vocally and by example. Well respected by his teammates and coaches. High football IQ, extremely coachable and a true student of the game. Loves to study film. Excellent work ethic and is very competitive. Gets after it in the weight room as well.
Academically Elijah is an Honor Roll student and maintains a 3.5 GPA. He currently has an 18 ACT score / 1030 SAT and will be retaking the test in the fall. He is an excellent young man that definitely has the ability to play at the collegiate level. He would be an asset and solid addition for many college football programs.
For more information in regards to Elijah Thomas' collegiate recruitment please contact First State Preps Scouting Director Ike Wilson at (302)494-3575 (cell) / iwilson@firststatepreps.com.
About Elijah Thomas
Coach's Evaluation
Please contact East Forsyth High School Head Football Coach Todd Willert for his personal evaluation of Elijah Thomas' character, work ethic and athletic ability.
Coach Willert can be reached at (336)-406-0827(cell) / tjwillert@wcfcs.k12.nc.us (email).