Is Elija Lofton starting?
Elija Lofton is the projected starter at TE for Miami Hurricanes.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Bishop Gorman, ranked #274 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 23 catches, 218 yards, 3 TD. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 89 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 218 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 | 150 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9094
- National Rank
- #274
- High School
- Bishop Gorman
- Hometown
- Las Vegas, NV
Why this rating?
On a 89-rated offense; 72th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +0 vs unit starters → 89.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · Miami Hurricanes
- 1989Elija LoftonStarter
- 28871Luka Gilbert
- 34463Owen Ruskavich
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.