Alijah Cason
HONORS & AWARDS: Patriot League Rookie of the Week (10/7) Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2024) AS A FRESHMAN IN 2024: Appeared in 11 games as receiver and kick returner, earning a start against Colgate (10/5). Totaled 30 rushing yards and 89 receiving yards. Returned five kicks for 187 yards on the season. Earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors after totaling 42 receiving yards vs. Colgate (10/5). Brought a kick return 44 yards in league-clinching victory against Georgetown (11/23). Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. BEFORE HOLY CROSS: Played at First Baptist Academy under head coach Jason Lovvorn Two-time First Team All-State Two-time First Team All-District 2023 District MVP Built Ford Tough Player of the Week in 2022 Third All-Time in receiving touchdowns in Texas high school football history Beast of the Week in 2022 Amassed 63 total touchdowns over a two year span In the classroom, was an AB Honor Roll honoree Competed for the Track team and was a state champion in the 100 meter PERSONAL: Father went to Illinois State and played in the NFL for the Lions, Cowboys and the Rams
- TransferredAlijah Cason (WR) officially transferred from College of the Holy Cross to Sam Houston State University
- CommittedUpNext · 1/6/26, 4:49 PMAlijah Cason (WR) committed to Sam Houston State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sam Houston State University | 8 | 0 | 8 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  College of the Holy Cross | 11 | 9 | 28 | Med. | 22 | 244 | 11.1 | 2 | 5 | 2.0 | 10 |
| 2024 | College of the Holy Cross | 11 | 1 | 8 | Low | 16 | 99 | 6.2 | 0 | 5 | 6.0 | 30 |
| Career | 30 | 10 | 44 | Med. | 38 | 343 | 9.0 | 2 | 10 | 4.0 | 40 |
Profile last updated Nov 8, 2026