Tulane NT Elijah Champaigne brings veteran size, disruptive flashes, and steady interior depth
Champaigne is a 6-2, 290-pound senior nose tackle who gives Tulane experienced interior depth and a disruptive, assignment-sound presence in the middle. In 2024, he played in all 14 games and posted 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, and an interception against UAB, showing he can occasionally make a real-impact play, not just occupy space. His profile fits a team that values stout run defense, maturity, and physicality over flashy counting stats, and his history as a long-time varsity contributor suggests dependable, high-effort play.[3][10][2]
