Elijah has shown he can be a problem for offenses when he is given the opportunity to attack downhill. His ability to impact the game as a blitzer stands out, using his timing and burst to get into the backfield and disrupt plays before they develop. He brings an aggressive style to the position and has the tools to make a difference when his number is called. Heading into the season, Elijah is a player to watch as he continues to showcase what he can bring to the defense.

Elijah is a high-impact, aggressive linebacker who totaled 126 tackles with 18 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 6 quarterback hurries. He consistently attacks the line of scrimmage with speed and physicality, shedding blockers and finishing through contact to disrupt plays in the backfield. Elijah shows excellent instincts and timing, allowing him to anticipate plays, create negative yardage, and apply pressure in both the run and pass game. Beyond his backfield disruption, he demonstrates sideline-to-sideline range, closing on ball carriers and quarterbacks with precision, and can drop into coverage to break up passes or force turnovers. Elijah’s toughness, awareness, and relentless motor make him a multi-dimensional threat who consistently forces offenses to account for him on every snap.