Bishop Gorman Star Tight End Elija Lofton Commits to Miami Hurricanes

[Cribby]

I’m old enough to remember when people didn’t want him because he’s not 6’5..

Lofton is the epitome of what Mario wants in a player. A very talented football player with character , work ethic and a leader in the locker room.

 

[Gi0logy]

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

I consider Lofton a high floor kid with soft hands and plus athleticism, strength, and smarts. Add his work ethic and tenacity and the only thing this kid is really missing is ideal height/length. Might not end up a traditional TE or a modern flex TE, but an OC worth a **** will find a way to utilize this skill set in the college game.

 

[ben]

Reminds me of Lawrence Taylor

 

[AtlAtty]

Much like Reuben Bain, the only reason this kid isn’t pushing 5 stars is because of his height. He’s basically a 6’1” TE in a day where tight ends are 6’4” and up. I’m curious how his game translates to the next level. He’s a good athlete and he can catch the ball really well but you’re not going to get that size mismatch with a safety down the seams that most teams use their tight end for. I’m scared we’re just going to turn him into some kind of fullback.

He’s an H-back all day long. Some blocking, some catching, and with him, the occasional running. He will line up mostly in the backfield or just off the line. He may never, or rarely, line up as in in-line TE. Players like him thrive with creative OC’s and are mismanaged by bad OC’s.

 

[Brains]

Mondriel Fulcher/Antonio Gates clone.

 

[AkronCane]

Mondriel Fulcher/Antonio Gates clone.

Gates was legit 6’4”, though. I’m from Akron, which is about 20 mins from KSU where Gates played basketball. I dated a chick that went to Kent at that time, so I saw him play a few times. He was solid as **** playing the 4, I believe he made all MAC in 2002, but he didn’t have NBA size or athleticism to overcome his physical shortcomings. I’d love it if Lofton develops into half of what Gates turned out to be. I really don’t care about his height, I’d like to see him used similarly to how we used Davenport in 2001. He’ll be a nightmare receiving out of the backfield and a killer at the goal line for us.

 

[Brains]

Gates was legit 6’4”, though. I’m from Akron, which is about 20 mins from KSU where Gates played basketball. I dated a chick that went to Kent at that time, so I saw him play a few times. He was solid as **** playing the 4, I believe he made all MAC in 2002, but he didn’t have NBA size or athleticism to overcome his physical shortcomings. I’d love it if Lofton develops into half of what Gates turned out to be. I really don’t care about his height, I’d like to see him used similarly to how we used Davenport in 2001. He’ll be a nightmare receiving out of the backfield and a killer at the goal line for us.

I absolutely love the seriousness with which you responded to my insane comment.

 

[AkronCane]

I absolutely love the seriousness with which you responded to my insane comment.

Seriousness? I wouldn’t say that, but I do comment in depth. I don’t post or reply too often, but I do a novel when I do. LOL.

 

[ageezy]

Mondriel Fulcher/Antonio Gates clone.

fulcher is a throwback ... think he spend a few years in the league too

 

[Juancane]

Gates was legit 6’4”, though. I’m from Akron, which is about 20 mins from KSU where Gates played basketball. I dated a chick that went to Kent at that time, so I saw him play a few times. He was solid as **** playing the 4, I believe he made all MAC in 2002, but he didn’t have NBA size or athleticism to overcome his physical shortcomings. I’d love it if Lofton develops into half of what Gates turned out to be. I really don’t care about his height, I’d like to see him used similarly to how we used Davenport in 2001. He’ll be a nightmare receiving out of the backfield and a killer at the goal line for us.

REmember when we threw the ball to players out of the backfield. **** i miss that. I can still see Quad Hill catching passes out of the backfield for easy first downs. Davenport also.

 

[AkronCane]

REmember when we threw the ball to players out of the backfield. **** i miss that. I can still see Quad Hill catching passes out of the backfield for easy first downs. Davenport also.

We’re getting old as f#ck. It’s been over 20 years, but I remember those days like yesterday.

 

[Juancane]

We’re getting old as f#ck. It’s been over 20 years, but I remember those days like yesterday.

Quad caught 71 passes at miami. We won't throw to backs 71 times this decade.......lol.

 

[Cribby]

Quad caught 71 passes at miami. We won't throw to backs 71 times this decade.......lol.

Dude gets slept on. He made so many big plays in the pass game. Undersized full back that could’ve played rb at most schools. Unselfish cat.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

I was critical of the take as it pertains to a TE1 in the class (perfectly above and beyond for a TE2), but the kid is balling out and looks so smooth on tape. I'm a fan and expect him to rise in the rankings.

 

[Brooklyndee]

People compare him to Brevin but I think he’s a lot better. Our TE room gonna be ridiculous the next few years.

He's a far more complete player. Not a knock on brevin but he had his limitations. This kid his only limitation is his size.

 

[ageezy]

Dude gets slept on. He made so many big plays in the pass game. Undersized full back that could’ve played rb at most schools. Unselfish cat.

he still doin mma?

 

[Ziggy]

This kids going to start early for us.

 

[One9]

 

[AkronCane]

he still doin mma?

I didn't know that he went into MMA. I know that he had done pretty well in boxing, certainly for a late bloomer, I'll have to go look his MMA bouts up.