2019 Football Roster

52 Elijah Cross

  • Position DL
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 235
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Sonora, TX
  • Highschool Sonora

Biography

Elijah moved to defensive end and developed into a key contributor last season. He should once again help anchor the defensive line this year. 2018: All-South Region Second Team selection ... All-ASC First Team ... Academic All-ASC ... started all 15 games on the defensive line ... recorded 41 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks ... had a season-high five tackles at ETBU ... recorded 2.0 sacks against LC ... intercepted a pass in the playoff win over Saint John’s. 2017: Academic All-ASC selection ... started one game and appeared in all 15 at defensive tackle ... posted 26 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks ... recorded season-high four tackles against TLU. 2016: Sat out the season on a medical hardship waiver. 2015: Appeared in 11 games at defensive tackle ... recorded 10 total tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss ... recorded four tackles and two tackles for loss against Millsaps. High School: All-District and Academic All-State football player at Sonora High School ... was also Defensive MVP honors... added letters in baseball, powerlifting and track. Personal: Son of Marie and Adolfo Valdez ... born January 14, 1997 ... working on his Master’s Degree in finance.
 

Statistics

Season:
2019

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Historical Player Information

  • 51

    2015Freshman

    DT
    5'10" 240 lbs
    51
  • 98

    2016Sophomore

    DT
    5'10" 230 lbs
    98
  • 52

    2017Sophomore

    DL
    5'10" 235 lbs
    52
  • 52

    2018Junior

    DL
    5'10" 235 lbs
    52
  • 52

    2019Senior

    DL
    5'10" 235 lbs
    52