Air Force’s big-play RB with elite efficiency and home-run juice
John Lee Eldridge III has been a dynamite fit for Air Force’s run-heavy identity, flashing rare efficiency with a career 7.5 yards per carry and 11 rushing touchdowns on 186 carries through the latest available stats. In the 2023 season, he finished with 599 rushing yards and six scores, and the knock-on effect is obvious: defenses can’t relax because he can flip field position in one snap. He’s a compact, explosive back who brings burst, finishing speed, and an instinct for chunk plays, which makes him appealing if you want a change-of-pace weapon rather than a volume grinder.
