Elijah King
Elijah King is a three-star recruit from Gahanna, OH, out of Gahanna Lincoln (No. 1,199 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where King comes from
- Gahanna, OH
- Gahanna Lincoln
- Gahanna Lincoln is about 450 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,199 in the 2024 class.
- On the Rutgers roster since 2024
Where King fits
Rutgers lists 24 defensive linemen this season.
Rutgers defensive linemen with a game this season
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Gahanna Lincoln
Also from Gahanna, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Pass share
44.0%
221 pass / 281 run
Plays / game
62.8
8 games
Team sack rate
7.8%
255 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in tackling and hit power.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Kemoko Turay went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Three seasons at Rutgers
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Rutgers SchianoYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school Gahanna LincolnColumbus, OH · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,199 in the 2024 class. Signed with Rutgers.Also from Gahanna Lincoln: Kamari Burns (Kansas State), Diore Hubbard (Wyoming), Brennen Ward (Kentucky) and 6 more.
2024
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Gahanna Lincoln
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Greg Schiano.