Elijah Roberts

Elijah Roberts is a senior defensive tackle for SMU, listed at 6-foot-4 and 278 pounds, and born in Miami, Florida. In his 2024 college football season, Roberts started all 13 games and produced some of the most notable interior defensive line numbers on the roster. Roberts’ 2024 Elijah Roberts stats include 35 combined tackles (18 solo, 17 assists), 8.0 tackles for loss for 38 yards, and 7.5 sacks for 56.5 yards. He added 9 quarterback hits, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery, showing impact plays both as a pass rusher and in disruption at the line of scrimmage. His penalties were limited to one for 15 yards. In terms of player position and role on team, Roberts operated as an every-game starter at DT, combining interior pressure with backfield production—his sack and QB-hit totals stand out for an inside defender. This Elijah Roberts NCAAF profile reflects a 2024 season defined by consistent availability and measurable backfield impact, highlighted by sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles.