2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: E’lijah Gray, RB, Southern Connecticut State University
- Name: E’lijah Gray
- Position: Running Back
- College: Southern Connecticut State University
- Height: 5’7
- Weight: 215
- Twitter: Gray_lijah
- Instagram: Eagray16_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I would say my ability to protect the Quarterback, that’s the most important job as a back. Some more things are catching the ball out of the backfield, and running inside and outside the tackle.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
That I will forever put the team’s best interest first and no matter what they will never have to worry about my effort.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would say the ALS Association. Having a coach who died from ALS back in high school and seeing how it can take away a lot of your abilities to really do anything. Donating to this cause could help people have the opportunity to be with their loved ones for a long time.
Who was your role model?
Marshawn Lynch
Who is your favorite NFL team?
The Philadelphia Eagles
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
I would say My Quarterback Keith Ridley Jr. led the conference in passing yards and touchdowns and still didn’t get any honors. Very underrated and unappreciated if I say so myself.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people lie!
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My high school science teacher Mr. Dennis Smith.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Playing in my high school playoff game the day my coach died. He was my best friend and not being on the field with him was disappointing.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
LongHorn Steakhouse
What is your favorite snack food?
Sour Patch kids
What is your degree in?
Getting my degree in Communications and Media
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Marshawn Lynch, Biggie Smalls, and Walter Payton
What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is my conditioning, I can’t lie I get winded but it’s a work in process.
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