Princeton’s tough-minded DB and special teams tone-setter
Eli Stern built his Princeton reputation as a versatile defensive back and special teams captain, and in the 2018 season he logged 13 tackles while helping the Tigers field a defense that ranked No. 4 nationally in scoring defense. He was described by Princeton’s program as an emotional leader with a high motor and strong buy-in—more “do the dirty work” than highlight-reel flash. For a team, that profile screams reliability, toughness, and locker-room value; the catch is that the publicly available performance trail is from his Princeton playing days, so there’s no current 2026 production to project from.
