Elijah Paige (Photo via @ChrisNTrevino/X)
New USC commit Elijah Paige has been trending online following his appearance in a video showing off his towering frame.
Paige is listed at 6ft, 7in and 230lbs, but the clip below suggests he’s a lot taller and has prompted plenty of memes, comparisons to former WWE superstars, as well as just plain shock.
Check it out below:
“That’s a big human,” a fan pointed out.
“Now that’s how I want a LT to look like stout. Fight On ✌🏽,” another wrote.
“Dude is a Road to Glory player with maxed out sliders SHEESH!” a comment read.
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“Absolute monster. Fight On!” a user declared.
You can see some more reactions here:
Paige, a left tackle, committed to Notre Dame back in 2022 but de-committed last September, visiting USC the following month. He committed a few days later and will start for the program next season after redshirting his first year.
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USC Has Made Changes To Get Elijah Paige On The Field
The Trojans clearly think very highly of Elijah Paige as they have moved All-PAC 12 offensive lineman Jonah Moheim to center to accommodate him.
The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, will rue losing out on him, especially as their starting left tackle, Charles Jagusah, is injured. The program had hoped to have two true offensive tackles in the class but had its plans dashed once Paige de-committed.
The player was given a four-star rating by On3, 247Sports, and Rivals in high school. He finished as the highest-ranked player on Rivals, which listed him as the No. 171 player overall, the No. 15 offensive tackle, and the No. 3 player in Arizona.
The OT will undoubtedly be one to watch next season and could quickly become a fan favorite should he perform as expectations suggest.
