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Eli Apple - Age, Family, Bio

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Sophia Terry

Updated on February 15, 2026

American football cornerback known for signing with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2013. He redshirted as a freshman before getting playing time the next year. In 2021, he began playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Before Fame

He was a five-star prospect coming out of high school, being rated the top football prospect in New Jersey.

Trivia

He was part of the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship team and won Defensive MVP in the Fiesta Bowl the year after. He briefly played for the Carolina Panthers in 2020.

Family Life

His mother is Annie Apple and he was also raised by his stepfather, Tim.

Associated With

He and Joey Bosa were teammates at Ohio States.