<P> Eli Grant is a fictional character from the long - running NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives . Created by head writers Dena Higley and Ryan Quan , the role was originated by actor Lamon Archey in 2017 . Eli is introduced as the previously unknown son of Valerie Grant ( Vanessa A. Williams ) fathered by the late David Banning . Through his father , Eli is a member of the Horton family , the central family within the series . Eli is embraced by the family , particularly his grandmother Julie Olson Williams ( Susan Seaforth Hayes ) which puts a strain on his budding romance with Gabi Hernandez ( Camila Banus ) . </P>
<P> Eli Grant is a fictional character from the long - running NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives . Created by head writers Dena Higley and Ryan Quan , the role was originated by actor Lamon Archey in 2017 . Eli is introduced as the previously unknown son of Valerie Grant ( Vanessa A. Williams ) fathered by the late David Banning . Through his father , Eli is a member of the Horton family , the central family within the series . Eli is embraced by the family , particularly his grandmother Julie Olson Williams ( Susan Seaforth Hayes ) which puts a strain on his budding romance with Gabi Hernandez ( Camila Banus ) . </P>
who plays eli grant on days of our lives
who plays eli grant on days of our lives
Lamon Archey
Lamon Archey