Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023: No. 17 Elijah McAllister

McAllister may be Auburn's most productive JACK in 2023.

Lance Dawe | Aug 1, 2023

Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023: No. 17 Elijah McAllister /

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We continue our countdown towards Auburn's 2023 season with a ranking of their most valuable players.

JACK linebacker Elijah McAllister drops in at No. 17 in our top 25.

Elijah McAllister's Bio

- 6-foot-6

- 271 pounds

- Senior

- Previous school: Vanderbilt

McAllister wasn't the most productive player during his time at Vanderbilt, but his SEC experience and leadership qualities make him a valuable edition to the team.

He started a nonprofit "All 4:1 and 1 For All" back in 2022 that focuses on fostering "a strong and vibrant community through our efforts in developing youth from all cultural backgrounds, both athletically and academically, while also basing our growth on religious principles." The nonprofit has recently served at the Asbury Park, NJ food pantry, hosted a back to school supplies drive, and their second annual youth football camp.

McAllister is a fifth-year senior who transferred to Auburn from Vanderbilt. McAllister also played wide receiver coming out of high school in Rumson, New Jersey.

Over the course of his five-year career with the Commodores, McAllister recorded 65 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound EDGE rusher also held offers from Tennessee and South Carolina - along with six Ivy League schools.

Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023:

18. Koy Moore, WR

19. Kam Stutts, OL

20. Ja’Varrius Johnson, WR

21. Austin Keys, LB

22. Zion Puckett, S

23. Camden Brown, WR

24. Marcus Harris, DL

25. Robby Ashford, QB