Elijah Eason brings size, experience, and upside to Portland State’s edge
In the 2024 season, Elijah Eason logged 10 games with 5 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack, and Portland State lists him at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds as a junior DE in 2026[11][10]. He stands out more for frame, developmental upside, and returning-from-injury value than gaudy numbers; Portland State’s own notes say he is back after injury and projected toward the top of the depth chart, which suggests the staff trusts his edge-setting and motor[9]. The big question: if you want a long, disruptive front-line piece with room to grow, he looks like a credible fit[9][12].
