Elijah Burress

AS A FRESHMAN (2025) Played in four games… tallied three receptions for 21 yards, all in the season-finale at Stanford… made collegiate debut against Purdue PURDUE (9/20): Made collegiate debut… targeted one time at ARKANSAS (9/27): Competed for the Irish on offense in the win SYRACUSE (11/22): Saw playing time for the Irish on offense in the win AT STANFORD (11/29): Saw action at wide receiver… posted career-highs of three receptions and 21 yards in the win… recorded first career reception in the third quarter that went for 12 yards and a first down PREP & PERSONAL A four-star WR by 247Sports and ESPN A three-star WR by On3 and Rivals The 20th ranked recruit in the state of New Jersey and 118th overall WR by On3 The fourth ranked recruit in the state, 24th overall WR and 231th overall recruit by 247Sports 11th ranked recruit in New Jersey and 47th overall WR by ESPN The 23rd ranked recruit in the state by Rivals 2025 Polynesian Bowl Member of varsity basketball and track teams team Won 2024 State Championship in 100m, 200m, and 4x100m races Pulled in 37 receptions for 960 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior Caught 25 passes for 434 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games as junior Son of Plaxico and Tiffany Burress One sibling, Giovanna Dad played football at Michigan State and went on to have a successful NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and New York Jets Mom competed in track at Penn State