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18:17Pete Prisco's 2026 NFL Draft Better-Than Team
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1:18Pete Prisco's 2026 NFL Draft Better-Than Team: Eli Heidenreich
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1:17Why Should We Get To Know Eli Heidenreich?
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0:16DO OR DIE: Eli Heidenreich comes through for Navy on 4th down against Army
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1:30Can Navy Replicate Last Year's Offensive Output vs. Army?
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0:40RIGHTING THE SHIP: Navy turns disaster into winning TD vs. Army in wild sequence
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1:38Gary Danielson Reflects On His Final Army-Navy Game
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0:58Despite Slow Start, Horvath Steps Up Late In Navy's Win
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1:58Navy Seniors Lead Midshipmen To Victory
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1:44USAA Game Changers: Army vs Navy
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1:59Belfor Player of the Game: Eli Heidenreich
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1:47United Front Presented by American Legion: Blake Horvath
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0:16GREAT START! Blake Horvath caps 13-play drive on Navy's first possession with TD run
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1:34Commander-In-Chief's Trophy At Stake For Second Straight Year
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6:24Army Vs. Navy Preview
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1:49Outlook For Navy Heading Into Final Game
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1:32CFB Expert Pick: Army Vs Navy
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2:31Army-Navy: Determination Over Skill Often Decided Matchup
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Rex Burkhead
Summary
Eli Heidenreich is a versatile, record-breaking playmaker who powered Navy’s hybrid offense. A natural “football player” with a high floor, he stretches defenses horizontally and tracks deep balls with precision. While he operated in an option-heavy system, his production and reliable hands point to a player who can contribute in multiple roles and on special teams.
About
- 2025: 51 receptions, 941 yards, 6 receiving TD (RB)
- 2025: 21 forced missed tackles (per PFF)
Strengths
- Advanced ball-tracking skills with the ability to win on contested catches.
- Outstanding versatility, lining up at receiver, running back and H-back.
- Strong straight-line speed with acceleration after the catch.
Weaknesses
- Relies more on body catching than natural hand-catching technique.
- Below-average lateral wiggle and change-of-direction agility.
- Limited experience in traditional pass protection within a run-heavy system.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds
- Bench press: 16 reps
- Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 0 inches
Top Eli Heidenreich News
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Steelers' Eli Heidenreich: Finds home with Steelers
The Steelers selected Heidenrich in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 230th overall.
Heidenrich is arguably the most versatile back in the draft, racking up not only 77 carries for 499 yards and three touchdowns, but also adding 51 catches for a whopping 941 yards and six touchdowns in a triple-option Navy offense that doesn't typically throw the ball that often. He figures to be more of a receiving back similar to a Danny Woodhead or Darren Sproles but could be a unique player with a creative offensive coordinator. Heidenrich's top-end speed isn't off the charts, and he's not the most elusive back in the draft. He'll have to earn his way up the depth chart in the Steel City and may be asked to contribute on special teams to keep his spot on the 53-man roster.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 206 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Age: 22 |