4-star LB Elijah Melendez decommits from Miami Hurricanes

Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola four-star linebacker Elijah Melendez has decommitted from Miami, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Melendez initially committed to the Hurricanes on Dec. 13, 2023.

Melendez is the nation’s No. 172 overall prospect, No. 17 linebacker and No. 27 recruit from Florida in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is especially high on Melendez. He ranks No. 111 nationally and No. 10 among all linebackers in the 2025 On300.

Melendez is expected to visit Auburn today as the Tigers continue to heavily pursue the star linebacker.

Elijah Melendez Scouting Summary

On3’s scouting and rankings team writes this about Melendez as a prospect.

“Physical, athletic linebacker who erases angles with his high-end play speed. Measured in at 6-foot-1.5 and around 220 pounds prior to his junior season. Looks to have good length. Registers as a plus athlete in the combine setting. Seamlessly transfers his athleticism onto the field. Lines up as an inside linebacker for one of the better talent-producing high school programs in Central Florida. Runs sideline-to-sideline. Hawks down ball carriers in an emphatic fashion. Closing speed jumps off the film. Also shows the encouraging play strength and physicality as a run defender.

“Takes on blocks and shows the ability to stack and shed. Flows downhill and makes plays in a phone booth. Has the athleticism to continue developing in coverage and as a space linebacker. Shows the high-end tools to develop into one of the best linebackers in the 2025 cycle.”