Malik Elzy

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Pronunciation: muh-LEEK EHLL-zee

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

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