Elijah Valdez

Kohl's Comments

Valdez had another impressive showing at the 2026 Kohl's Texas Fall Ranking Camp. He has one of the strongest legs in his class and he flashed excellent potential at camp. He scored 4 points in the field goal charting and produced a kickoff score of 103.95 points. His biggest charted kickoff was 70 yards with 3.50 seconds of hang time. He flashed excellent leg speed in the punt charting as well and connected with a big ball of 55 yards with 4.33 seconds of hang time. He has a great frame and with continued improvement with his catch/mold could develop into a high-level combo prospect. Valdez competed at the 2026 Kohl’s Future Stars Event and put together a productive performance. He finished with a 91.76 punt score, showing solid consistency and control throughout his attempts. Valdez recorded a standout punt of 46 yards with 3.93 seconds of hang time. He also posted a 91.00 kickoff score, reflecting dependable ball flight and developing power. Overall, his showing displayed a foundation with room to continue improving consistency and overall efficiency moving forward.