2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: John Lee Eldridge III, RB, Air Force

John Lee Eldridge III is part of the Nation's leading rushing offense within Air Force's triple option attack. He displays a good football IQ and the efficiency to get the tough yards. Hula Bowl scout Lawrence Sanft breaks him down as an NFL Prospect in his report. — John Lee Eldridge III is part of the Nation’s leading rushing offense within Air Force’s triple option attack. He displays a good football IQ and the efficiency to get the tough yards. Hula Bowl scout Lawrence Sanft breaks him down as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	John Lee Eldridge III, #24
School (Code)	Air Force (COAF)
Class Yr	Sr.
Height, Weight	5090, 200lbs
Position/Depth	HB,
Honors/Captainship	N/A
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	9/17 vs. WYUN,10/22 vs. IDBO, 12/22 vs. TXBA
Scout Name / Date	Lawrence Sanft, 10/10/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	5 GP (so far), 31 ATT, 278 YDS, 3 TDs
2022	13 GP, 99 ATT, 792 YDS, 4 TDs
2021	9 GP, 3 ATT, 21 YDS, 1 TDs
2020	N/A

Player Summary:

Eldridge III is a senior who has played for COAF for the past four seasons. Plays the halfback position in COAF’s run heavy spread option offensive scheme. Has good height, good weight, and good speed to play the position. Possesses thick, powerful thighs with a stocky build. Good athletic ability with quick feet, play quickness, COD, and balance. Shows solid movement on snap. Above-average FBI to read and recognize defensive fronts.Solid ability to pick, slide, and hit the hole to run on inside runs. Solid ability to lower shoulder pads in goal line and short yardage. Solid bend to bend the corner on outside runs. Above-average balance to bounce off tacklers and recover after contact. Solid willingness in run blocking. Solid ball security to avoid fumbles. Adequate acceleration on outside runs to finish. Below average elusiveness to make tacklers miss in the open field. Lacks ability to pass block and lacks hands to adjust to off target throws, adequate body control and adequate coordination to catch out of the backfield and as a receiver. Overall, Eldridge III will have a lot of changes to make at the next level. COAF’s offensive scheme is not commonly used at the professional level which will make it difficult for him to adjust.