Elijah Gorman’s value is versatility: SIU’s junior K/P brings a soccer-built leg and real special-teams flexibility
In the 2026 season, Elijah Gorman is listed by Southern Illinois as a junior K/P at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, giving the Salukis a multi-role specialist with a notable backstory: he played soccer for 14 years and came to football after working as an aircraft mechanic. His college resume shows usable leg strength and touch — he punted 30 times for Alcorn State in 2024 for a 37.47-yard average with a long of 52, and in 2023 he handled kickoffs, PATs, and field goals for Lake Erie. That versatility is the hook if SIU wants a steady, coachable special-teams piece.
