Elija Lofton: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Elija Lofton is a freshman TE at Miami from Las Vegas, NV. He is listed at 6'3", 242 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Elija Lofton No. 104 on its 2027 board (No. 4 among tight ends): a 52% chance to be drafted, 33% to go in the top 100 picks and 10% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Miami (2024–26) he ran 5 times for 41 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 52 passes for 604 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Miami
- Position: TE
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 242 lbs
- Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
- Jersey: #9
- Big board: No. 104 of 2027 (No. 4 TE)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 52%
- Recruiting: 4-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Plus |
| Age & experience | Neutral |
| Size | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miami | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 236 | 2 |
| 2025 | Miami | 13 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 218 | 3 |
| 2024 | Miami | 7 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 150 | 1 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Stanford | W | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2 | Florida A&M | W | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Wake Forest | W | 5 | 39 | 1 | |
| 4 | Central Michigan | W | 2 | 38 | 0 | |
| 5 | at Clemson | W | 3 | 34 | 0 | |
| 7 | Florida State | W | 3 | 26 | 1 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | W | 2 | 28 | 0 | |
| 9 | at North Carolina | W | 3 | 48 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com