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Eli Kaufman
Returning to Marshall for 2026
R-Jr. · Wadsworth, Ohio
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Eli Kaufman
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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Recruit
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CFB
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Marshall
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Marshall
Returning around him
- 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (27 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Marshall · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #89 · 2026 recruiting class #121
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7942
Peaked at #7942 this season.
Background
HERD FILE: Kaufman is a three-star tackle that helped engineer Wadsworth’s offensive line to scoring 35 points in 10 of 13 games in the 2024 season as the Grizzlies went 11-2 on the year. The 6-4, 270-pound prospect chose Marshall over offers from Coastal Carolina, Navy, Army, Toledo, Western Mic...