Eli is a two- year letterman on the varsity football team. He is also 1st Team All Conference and All- Area for the 2016 season. Eli is an extreme vocal leader on the Big Reds football team, as well as the entire student body. He is inspired by his teammates and family and currently holds scholarship offers from Ferris State University, Lawrence Tech University, and has received interest from Ivy League schools such as Cornell. Following graduation, he plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in sports management.