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Elijah Rumph
Returning to Western Kentucky for 2026
R-Jr. · Eden Prairie, Minn. → Eden Prairie HS
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Elijah Rumph
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (19 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #80
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12955
Peaked at #12955 this season.
Background
HS/Misc.: Rumph was rated a three-star prospect by On3 and 247Sports out of Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota, where he played running back and linebacker and was a First Team All-District selection in the West Metro District for Class 6A.