National Signing Day Profile: Elijah Washington

A look at Syracuse football's tight end signee.

Mike McAllister | Dec 20, 2023

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Player: Elijah Washington

Position: Tight End

Height/Weight: 6-6, 210 lbs

School: Lake Taylor (VA)

Other Notable Offers: Virginia, West Virginia

247Sports Rating: 3-star, #81 ATH

ESPN Rating: 3-star, #34 TE

On3 Rating: 3-star, #40 TE

Rivals Rating: 3-star

Recruitment Recap: Elijah Washington committed to Syracuse in August, but that was to the Dino Babers staff. When the Orange made a coaching change, it muddied the waters a bit. Where did Washington fit? Did the new staff even want him? Washington spoke with the new staff several times and set up an official visit. That trip reinforced that Syracuse was the right fit and he reaffirmed his commitment to the Orange.

Evaluation: Washington is an interesting case in terms of his evaluation. He is very long at 6-6 and plays on both sides of the ball in high school. Offensively, he is a gifted tight end with good ball skills and a knack for getting open. Defensively, he plays off the edge as either a defensive end or outside linebacker. Washington can be difficult to block for opposing linemen because of his size and quickness. He most likely projects as a tight end at Syracuse, and will have to work on getting stronger as well as refining blocking technique.

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Published Dec 20, 2023

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