#4
of 690 linebackers · Top 1%
What the numbers say about Elijah
- •Ranks #4 of 690 linebackers in points added per game (+3.43).
- •Top 1% of linebackers in havoc plays per game (2.1).
- •4.0 sacks and 9.0 tackles for loss in 7 games.
What people are saying about Elijah
Updated Oct 24- •Melendez is described as having torn up Georgia, and one headline credits him with an interception of Gunner Stockton in the win. Our Esquina ↗
- •Coverage of the Georgia win highlights Melendez as a leader on Auburn's defense, with his growing role in the unit drawing attention. 247Sports ↗
- •On3 credits Melendez with a standout game against No. 1 Georgia, quoting a coach who praised him as a special human being. On3 ↗
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Against every FBS LB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- Tackles per game8.1Top 5%
- Tackles for loss9.0Top 1%
- Sacks4.0Top 4%
- Havoc plays per game2.1Top 1%
- Passes defended6Top 1%
- Pressures per game1.0Top 5%
What he does best
- Havoc plays per game (Top 1%)
- Passes defended (Top 1%)
- Tackles for loss (Top 1%)
What to work on
- Pressures per game (Top 5%, his lowest mark)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
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Players like Melendez
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 94%match
+3.11 points added per game
Compare to Melendez - 92%match
+2.58 points added per game
Compare to Melendez - 89%match
+2.69 points added per game
Compare to Melendez
Season stats
| Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | Hurries | PD | INT | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 38 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |