Eli Heidenreich

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Eli Heidenreich
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Heidenreich in 2025
No. 22 – Navy Midshipmen
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
College
  • Navy (2022–present)
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Eli Heidenreich is an American football wide receiver for the Navy Midshipmen.

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Early life and high school

Heidenreich attended Mt. Lebanon High School located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his senior season, he finished with 54 catches for 1,325 yards and 28 touchdowns, leading his team to a state championship. [1] Coming out of high school, Heidenreich committed to play college football for the Navy Midshipmen. [2]

College career

During his first season in 2022, he did not appear in any games. [3] During the 2023 season, Heidenreich notched 214 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also bringing in 19 receptions for 382 yards and four touchdowns. [4] In week six of the 2024 season, he notched 100 yards on the ground, while also hauling in five passes for 101 yards in a win against rival Air Force. [5] He finished the 2024 season, rushing for 444 yards and three touchdowns, while also hauling in 39 passes for 671 yards and six touchdowns. [6] In week six of the 2025 season, Heidenreich recorded eight receptions for 243 yards and three touchdowns in a win over rival Air Force, where he set team records for receiving yards in a game, and career receiving touchdowns. [7] [8] In week twelve, he set the Navy all-time receiving yards record surpassing Rob Taylor, after hauling in five passes for 146 yards in an upset win over South Florida. [9] [10] For his performance during the 2025 season, Heidenreich was invited to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Rizzo, Jacob. "Mt. Lebanon Graduate Eli Heidenreich Sets Navy Receiving Record in Win". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Harlan, Chris. "Mt. Lebanon's Eli Heidenreich follows family tradition, commits to Navy". Trib HSSN. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Wagner, Bill (November 23, 2023). "Navy football slotback Eli Heidenreich is a versatile player capable of lining up anywhere on the field". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Eli Heidenreich Parents". Sportskeeda. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Wagner, Bill (October 11, 2024). "Navy football's Eli Heidenreich earns recognition for performance versus Air Force". Capital Gazette. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jackson, Luke (August 25, 2025). "Navy Football's Eli Heidenreich, Alex Tecza Share Path From High School To Annapolis". Press Box Online. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Nina (October 13, 2025). "Navy Football's Eli Heidenreich: Leaping Into Dad's Arms 'Really Special Moment'". Press Box Online. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Silverman, Blake. "Navy WR Eli Heidenreich Celebrates With Dad in Stands After School-Record Day". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Quillen, Ian. "Eli Heidenreich sets Navy's all-time receiving record as Midshipmen stun South Florida". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Eli Heidenreich sets Navy receiving mark in win". ESPN. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ Wagner, Bill (November 12, 2025). "East-West Shrine Bowl invite solidifies Navy football's Eli Heidenreich's status as pro prospect". Capital Gazette. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
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