#17 Elijah Burress Football Roster

AS A FRESHMAN (2025)

• 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