Elijah Purdie

Accomplishments & Impact
What would you say is your biggest accomplishment in your athletic career so far, and what did it take for you to achieve it?

My biggest accomplishment in my athletic career so far is receiving camp invites and one college visit 

Role & Identity as a Player
How would you describe your playing style, and what separates you from other athletes in your sport and your position?

My playing style is physical and consistent. I play offensive tackle and guard, focusing on protecting the quarterback and helping in the run game. What separates me is my effort and willingness to keep improving.

Development Curve
What is one area of your game you’ve significantly improved over the past year, and how did you develop it?

I improve on my moving my feet and technique. I developed it by working by myself and sometimes with coach lock.

Adversity & Resilience
Tell us about a challenge or setback you’ve faced in your career. How did you respond, and what did you learn from it?

One setback in my career was breaking my wrist during middle school ball, I feel like i didn’t get to develop like everyone else but I worked hard so I wouldn’t be behind. I learned to stop being afraid of contact.

Training & Preparation
What does your current training routine look like, and how are you preparing specifically for the May 30th combine?

My current training routine is right after school I go to the gym with my dad and I may condition and work on my craft after. I am training specifically for explosion and speed for the combine.

Short-Term Goals (Combine Focus)
What are your specific goals and expectations heading into this combine?

My goal is to run a good 40 and to outperform everyone and standout.

Long-Term Vision
Where do you see your career going over the next 2–3 years, and what steps are you taking to get there?

In the future I see myself being a varsity star with a lot of college attention, and the steps that I’m taking to get there is to make sure my grades are at least A’s and B’s and working hard every time I get a chance and most importantly prayer.

Football IQ & Leadership
How do you contribute to your team beyond your physical performance—whether that’s leadership,

communication, or understanding the game?

I contribute to my team by communicating on the field and staying locked in on assignments, so everyone is on the same page. I try to be dependable and do my job every play, and I support my teammates by keeping energy up and learning from mistakes. I also focus on understanding the game so I can make better decisions and help the line work together.

Recruiting & Exposure
What are you hoping coaches and scouts take away from your performance at the combine?

I’m hoping that coaches see that I’m a hard worker, a good student athlete and overall a great person.

Motivation & Mindset
What drives you to keep pushing and competing at a high level, especially when no one is watching?

What drives me is wanting to keep improving and be reliable for my team. I know the work I put in when nobody is watching shows up on game day. I push myself because I want to earn trust, get better every time, and reach my goals in football.