Elijah Burrell

Davidson football team pose for head and social media photos at the Belk Arena on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Davidson, North Carolina.

Position:
Quarterback
Height:
6-2
Weight:
186
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Tulare, Calif.
High School:
Tulare Western

2021: PFL Academic Honor Roll… Took the field seven times for the ‘Cats… Completed 13 attempts for 133 yards and a touchdown… Added 50 rushing yards on 11 attempts… Threw a 28-yard touchdown pass vs. Shaw (9/10)… Rushed a season-high 21 yards at Butler (10/23).

2020-21: PFL Academic Honor Roll.

Prep Years: A 2020 graduate of Tulare Western High School • Was coached by Ryan Rocha as a member of the football team • A first team All-County, All-League and All-Valley selection, while earning All-State mention honors (2019) • A two-time All-League second teamer (2017-18) • A two-time Friday Night Rivals Most Valuable Player of the Game • Helped lead his team to an EYL Championship (2019) • Served as a team captain (2018-19) • Holds the Tulare Western record for single-game passing yards (427) • Was also a member of the basketball and track and field teams.

Personal: Born May 7, 2001 • Son of Georgina and Derek Burrell • Has two siblings; Jordan and Shania • His twin, Jordan, is also a member of the Davidson football team.