2026 PFN Player Profile: Eli Nellis-RB/S-Keystone
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Cody Brady | June 22, 2026
Eli Nellis
Keystone
Class Of 2027
Running back safety
Jersey #3
5-11 180
Other sports Basketball
Rookie of the year
Coach Says: When Eli has been healthy he has been special. The last 2 seasons have been shortened due to injury, but still he has 1572 career rushing yard with 19 Td’s and 1019 career receiving yards and 10 Td’s. Eli is a versatile athlete and we expect big things for him this season.
Why do you play football?
It’s the sport that teaches you most for life
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Going out on the field with team
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Steph curry
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The first play after I came back from being hurt I scored a touchdown
What was last years season like for you?
It was good till I got hurt halfway through the season
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win district championship
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Not sure
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Ben Johnson
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Beaver stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The 5 overtime game last year for basketball
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the titans
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Get up
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win states
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad he played football at a high level
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Honda civic
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Work to make money
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning playoff game
What is your favorite play to run?
Fades
What scares you the most?
Music of choice:
Rock
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Not sure
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chick fil a
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
High school game
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