Elijah Bechtel
Freshman running back on Army's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 206 lb · San Diego, CA · San Marcos (USMAPS)
The story
1 running back on Army's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Elijah Bechtel
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Monken
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Elijah Bechtel plays running back for Army.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Army has produced 1 All-Conference running backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Army
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Army
Returning around him
- 80% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (0 in / 2 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Army · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #136 · 2026 recruiting class #138
Background
Prior to West Point/Personal: Attended San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Calif. …Received All-State recognition and was named to the All-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) team…In the classroom, was an honor roll student and earned the National Federation of State High School Associa...
The backfield · Army
- #34Carson Smith231 rushing yards · 2025
- #7Godspower Nwawuihe195 rushing yards · 2025
- #33Jake Rendina187 rushing yards · 2025
- #30Brennan Fisherno box-score line yet
- #29Elijah Bechtelno box-score line yet
8 more on the roster · Army team page