Name: John Lee Eldridge III
School: The United States Air Force Academy
Position: RB
Height: 5-9
Weight: 200

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?

I wanted to have above a 7.0 ypc and reach 1000 career yards . I finished with 1386 yards , 7.5 avg ypc, 11tds Also had 43 yards of receiving 1 td and 39 yards of returning.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

Coaches and players would say I am the type of leader/player that leads through my work ethic on and off the field. Always challenging myself and those around me to reach the next level in our abilities.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When studying film I always look at two things. 1. Did I give that play my maximum effort?Was there any way to max the play any further in a safe way. Meaning was there any move or decision I could have made that could have got that extra yard + to help my team point points on the board without compromising ball security. 2. I watch my opponents tackling habits so that in the split second decisions I already know how to adjust to make one extra person miss for that extra yard.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?

One thing that separates me greatly from the other pro prospects at my position is that I led the country in the 2022 season for overall Yards per carry (7.7) and in the 2023 season I was 6th (7.1). Both years:(min 6.25 attempts per games played) My average after 3 years finished at 7.5 which is roughly 2+ yards more than most other NFL prospect backs. – 2022 Mountain West Rushing Ranks (min 75 att): – Yards/Att – 1st – BT+MT% – 1st – 1st Down% – 2nd – Rushing Total Points – 1st – EPA Gained – 1st – Positive% – 1st – Boom% – 1st

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

My off season plan to train for pro opportunities: currently following plans from School football/ track strength and conditioning programs. Will begin following NFL training programs starting next week here in Colorado.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

Strengths I will bring to the team as a player on the field would be: – 1. My Focus and attention to detail for the small things that matter in plays such as alignment, assignment, proper technique. – 2. My positivity and leadership to keep myself and those around me motivated and focused on the main goal ahead : (winning) by doing my role on the team where coaches see best. – Off the field: my study habits, my willingness to be coached and make improvements to my game in every way. To do the right things away from the field that will maintain a positive effect on my team and teammates.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

I am a young back with a healthy body. I have shown the needed ability to create yards for myself by making the 1st defender miss in open field or congested situations. My speed on the perimeter is my best asset that allows me to have such a high ypc average which is a huge asset on 3rd downs to covert for 1st . I have showing my ability and willingness to run and pass block through my limited opportunities. I also showed my ability to catch the ball as a slot and be a dangerous player in the open field. My overall work ethic and willingness to make needed improvements is unmatched and coaches will get that out of me every year.