Malik Elzy

Pronunciation: muh-LEEK EHLL-zee 2024 SOPHOMORE Academic All-Big Ten Played in nine regular-season games 2023 FRESHMAN Played in nine games Caught first career touchdown against #7 Penn State (9/16/23) Made Illinois debut in season-opening win vs. Toledo (9/2/23) HIGH SCHOOL Four-star recruit by 247Sports Composite, Rivals, and On3 Consensus Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3 Position ranks: #24 (Rivals), #55 (247Sports), #58 (ESPN), #61 (On3) State ranks: #3 (Rivals), #4 (On3), #8 (247Sports), #9 (ESPN) National ranks: #142 (Rivals), #305 (247Sports Composite), #321 (On3 Consensus) Played for head coach Dante Culbreath at Simeon Announced commitment to the Illini at the 2023 All-American Bowl Highest rated wide receiver to commit to Illinois since Arrelious Benn in 2007 Led Simeon to a 12-1 record as a senior with Chicago Public League and Prep Bowl titles 45 receptions for 1,025 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior 35 receptions for 674 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior Offers included Auburn, Cincinnati, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Oregon, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, and Wisconsin PERSONAL Born on July 15, 2005 Son of Curtis and Jackie Elzy One brother, Devonta, and one sister, Dorian Brother, Devonta, played football at Division II Northwood University in Michigan Chose Illinois because, “The tradition, coaching staff, the environment. They are really big on family and I can feel the real love from the coaches.” Majoring in recreation, sport & tourism RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available.