THE FOUNDER-NATHAN ELDRIDGE
My Passion for Football & Giving Back
Football has been more than just a game for me—it’s been a journey of growth, discipline, and opportunity. From the first time I stepped on the field, I knew this sport would shape my life in ways I never imagined. Through football, I’ve developed attributes like perseverance, leadership, and resilience, all of which have helped me both on and off the field.
Beyond the game, football has opened doors to incredible opportunities and connected me with talented athletes, coaches, and successful individuals who have influenced my path. The lessons I’ve learned through these experiences go far beyond X’s and O’s—they’ve built the foundation of who I am today.
Now, it’s my turn to give back. My mission is to empower the next generation of athletes by not only developing their skills but also instilling core values like discipline, integrity, and hard work. I believe in shaping well-rounded individuals who will succeed in football and in life.
Through my football programs, I aim to provide young athletes with the tools, mentorship, and mindset they need to reach their full potential. This is more than just a game—it’s a platform for growth, leadership, and lifelong success.
cAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CAREER
• Played in 49 career games, including 24 at Oregon State. Made 21 starts as a Beaver
• 2021 Phil Steele Honorable Mention All-American
• 2020 and 2021 All-Pac-12 First Team selection. 2021 AP Second-Team All-Pac-12
2021 (REDSHIRT SENIOR)
• Played in and started all 13 games
• Phil Steele Honorable Mention All-American
• All-Pac-12 First Team
• Phil Steele All-Pac-12 First Team
• Associated Press All-Pac-12 Second Team
• Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/27)
• CoSIDA Academic All-District
• Pro Football Focus Third-Team All-Pac-12
• Part of an offensive line that helped B.J. Baylor to a Pac-12 best 1,337 rushing yards. Offensive line also allowed the fewest sacks in the Pac-12 at 14
• Part of an offensive line that was named a finalist for the prestigious Joe Moore Award
• Graded at 81.6 overall by Pro Football Focus, the eighth-best mark in the Pac-12
• Also received the Pac-12’s sixth-best mark at run blocking at 86.4
• Rimington Trophy Watch List
• Outland Trophy Watch List
• Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team
• Athlon Sports Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team
• Phil Steele Preseason All-Pac-12 Third Team
2020 (REDSHIRT SENIOR)
• Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll
• Played in and started all seven games at center
• All-Pac-12 First Team selection by the conference’s coaches
• Named the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week on Nov. 30 after the win over Oregon
• Part of an offensive line that helped Jermar Jefferson to nearly 900 rushing yards. He also totaled five 100-yard efforts
• Eldridge earned a 72.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, the highest of his collegiate career
2019 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR)
• Transferred to Oregon State prior to the season. Was granted a clock extension during the season and ended the year as a redshirt junior
• Played in four games, making a start against Hawai’i
ARIZONA
• Lettered in 2016 and 2017 for Arizona, playing in 25 career games. Spent both seasons playing for Oregon State run game coordinator/offensive line coach/associate head coach Jim Michalczik, then an assistant with the Wildcats
• First freshman to start at center for Arizona in 10 years when he started in 10 games during the 2016 season
• Injured and did not play in 2018. Opened the year on the Rimington Trophy Watch List
• 2017 Pac-12 Honorable Mention selection. Arizona finished with 324.4 rushing yards per game that season, good for third in the country.
BOULDER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
• Football and wrestling letterman for Boulder Creek High School
• Division I 5A all-state and section 4 all-region
• PrepStar All-West Region
• 2014 AZFCA Top-25 Offense