#29
Elijah Bechtel
Returning to Army for 2026
San Diego, Calif. → San Marcos (USMAPS)
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Monken
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 #134 · 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...
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