Elijah Fears

2025-26: Played in all 13 games, starting the final five … Saw action on 375 plays (350 defense, 25 special teams) … Posted 12 tackles, a quarterback hurry, an interception and a blocked kick on the season … Saw brief action at the end of the Fresno State game … Played 20 defensive snaps at USC and 20 in the win over Jax State … Had a tackle in the win over Maine … Played 19 total snaps at James Madison … Had a tackle against Southern Miss … Saw brief action on defense in the win over Georgia State … Had three tackles and an interception at Arkansas State … Made his first start in the win at App State, tallying two tackles and a quarterback hurry … Had two tackles and a big blocked field goal in the second half in the win over Coastal Carolina … Recorded a tackle against Old Dominion … Had two tackles in the win at Marshall … Played 49 defensive snaps in the Birmingham Bowl win over App State … Made the Honor Roll in the fall. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Casey Soliday at Irwin County High … A first-team all-state selection for the Class A Division II level by The AJC … Also an all-region selection … Had 58 tackles, including four sacks, along with 30 quarterback pressures, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, as a senior … Ranked the No. 163 defensive lineman in the country by On3 … Listed as the No. 178 defensive lineman of the country by Rivals … Rated the No. 222 defensive lineman in the country by 247Sports … Also participated in wrestling and track & field. PERSONAL: Born Elijah David Fears on June 13 in Atlantic City, NJ … Son of Ardell Walker … Has four brothers (Ahmad Fears, Khalil Walker, Quadere Sergeant and Tyrell Baker) and a sister Alexis Fears. MAJOR: Special Education