Ela returns to Saddleback for his sophomore season after an outstanding freshman campaign in 2012 when he made 45 receptions for 550 yards and five touchdowns. Ela is a 2010 graduate of San Clemente High School, where he lettered in football and soccer. While at San Clemente, he was an all-league and All-CIF player, competing in the 2010 All-Star Game. Away from football, Ela enjoys coaching youth basketball. He is majoring in liberal arts.