Elijah Reames brings steady tackling production and back-end versatility to Nicholls
Reames is coming off a strong 2024 high school season at Riverdale, where he posted **85 total tackles**, **7 pass breakups**, and **1 fumble recovery**, showing consistent range, run support, and coverage awareness[1]. He was ranked among Tennessee’s top tacklers and earned recognition as one of the better performers in his region, which points to a defender who shows up around the ball and can help in multiple phases[1]. Listed by Prep Redzone as a **5'9" defensive back**, he profiles as a compact, active defender with a high motor rather than a size-based matchup piece[4].
