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Entering transfer portal Eldridge has entered the transfer portal following the 2023 season with Air Force, per On3.com.

Impact Eldridge will enter the transfer portal following three seasons with the Falcons. The senior running back rushed for 518 yards and six touchdowns through 12 games last season, adding six catches for 42 yards and a score through the air as well.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds sixth touchdown Eldridge had 11 rushes for 57 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 30-13 win over Colorado State.

Impact Though he continues to work behind Emmanuel Michel in the Air Force backfield, Eldridge logged a season-high 11 carries Saturday while scoring his fifth rushing touchdown of the year. Eldridge has managed to offer decent fantasy production despite a reduced role, as he's averaged an incredibly efficient 8.1 yards per carry. He's up to 405 yards on 50 carries this season while adding four receptions for 35 yards and a score.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Lee Eldridge III goes the distance, capping Air Force's rally past Wyoming

John Lee Eldridge III raced 58 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:17 remaining and Air Force rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Wyoming 34-27 in a battle for first place in...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

John Lee Eldridge POWERS his way to the end zone for a 34-yard TD extending Air Force's lead against San Jose State

John Lee Eldridge POWERS his way to the end zone for a 34-yard TD extending Air Force's lead against San Jose State

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Collects 65 rushing yards Eldridge tallied 10 carries for 65 yards during Thursday's 30-15 victory over Baylor.

Impact Eldridge was third on the team in rushing yards against Baylor, amassing his most running yards since Week 7. After rushing for 21 yards and one touchdown last season, Eldridge logged 766 yards and four touchdowns in his junior season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes with 52 yards Eldridge rushed for 52 yards on nine carries Saturday as Air Force was defeated by Utah State 34-27.

Impact Eldridge has consistently had the second-most yard each game behind Brad Roberts, and the matchup with Utah State proved no different. As the RB2, Eldridge has totaled 460 yards on the season behind Roberts' 709 rushing yards. The two have been an impactful offensive duo for the Falcons and will try to find success against UNLV on Saturday.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lacks productivity Saturday Eldridge rushed for 29 yards and seven carries with one reception for four yards Saturday during Air Force's 13-10 win over Navy.

Impact Eldridge rushed for at least 80 yards in each of the first four games of the season, but only produced 29 yards Saturday against Navy. He is second on the Falcons in rushing yards with 408, 165 yards behind Brad Roberts.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 102 yards Eldridge ran for 102 yards on eight carries Friday as the Falcons defeated the Wolf Pack 48-20.

Impact Eldridge continued his dominant junior season against the Wolf Pack by running for over 100 yards for the second time in the last two games. Combined with Brad Roberts, the two have been a solid offensive duo for the Falcons early on in the season, and will look to continue this trend when they face Navy on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 108 yards Eldridge ran for 104 yards on 13 carries Friday as Air Force fell to Wyoming 17-14.

Impact Eldridge ran for just 21 yards in the 2021 season, but his sophomore year has been off to a strong start. After rushing for 85 yards in Week 1 and 88 yards in Week 2, he was able to top these numbers by notching a career high 104 rushing yards. He is now second on the team in rushing yards with 277 and has been a great duo combined with Brad Roberts.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE