Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 20, 2026De'andre Eleby
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Physical, well-built wide receiver who is excellent after the catch. Eleby is an impressive-looking wideout who has a chance to develop into one of the top receiver prospects in the West Coast 2028 class. He is originally from Florida but moved to San Diego prior to his junior season. He is from a military family and draws raves from his coaches at Morse for his work ethic, toughness, and compete level. Physically, there is a lot to like. He is well built at an unverified 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, with long arms and a powerful lower half, and he has a…
Top Attributes
- Size and strength - Body control - Run after catch - Toughness and physicality
Areas to Develop
- More fluid as a route runner - Consistency with his hands
Film Review Notes
Big-framed receiver who can run and is also a big-play threat in the return game. Strong, physical wideout pushing, 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, who uses his size well to overpower smaller defensive backs. Has strong hands, high-level body control, and does a nice job of high-pointing the football. Is explosive after the catch and has several long touchdowns on run-after-catch opportunities. Can win 50-50 and jump balls and is a tough red-zone matchup.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 8.7Size
- 8.3Burst / Acceleration
- 8.3Top-end Speed
- 8.5Ball Skills
- 8.5Contested Catch
- 8.5Catch Radius
- 8.3Route Running
- 8.7Run After Catch
- 8.2Vertical Threat
- 8.5Blocking