The Top Junior In New York: Elijah Kimble

Elijah Kimble is a 4 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Canisius High School. Kimble is ranked as the 131st best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 10 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Kimble is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of New York. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Who are some role models in your life?
My role models are my mom, aunt, grandma, and grandad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Artists I listen to can vary — it might be Jhené Aiko and other female artists, or it could be Lil Durk and other male artists.

What are the strengths of your game?
Some strengths of my game are my blocking ability, my patience when running the ball, my speed, and my aggressiveness.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory so far is us winning the championship last season.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve ever played against would be Crew Davis from Iona Prep.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give to an aspiring D1 athlete is to work hard and trust in the Lord.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Jamaica.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 6 when I fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Jackie Robinson.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment would be watching Kyrie in Game 7 against the Warriors.