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Elijah Roberts’ mother opens up about how SMU gave her son the opportunity he needed. Discover how the Mustangs’ brotherhood and Coach Lashlee’s leadership changed his life.
The Bucs drafted Elijah Roberts out of SMU in April but it turns out a position change may be in order for the former Mustang ...
Elijah, at 6-foot-3, 281 pounds, could play a key role for the Bucs as their fifth-round pick from SMU. His versatility and ability to play anywhere on the defensive line should be invaluable.
The Bucs defense is loaded but that doesn't mean there are not still players who can fly under the radar to look for at ...
While Roberts did not get the chance to fully blossom at Miami during the three seasons he was there, transferring to SMU allowed him to put impressive film out there and play his way to the league.
Roberts rejuvenated his college career when transferring to SMU. He was a Second Team All-AAC selection in 2023, a season that saw him post 10 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and ...
The Buccaneers signed four of their six draft picks ahead of their rookie minicamp. Third-round cornerback Jacob Parrish, fourth-round outside linebacker David Walker, fifth-round defensive lineman ...
Tampa Bay fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts wants to use his platform for more than football. He wants to grow his mother's mission of helping survivors of domestic abuse.
Shanda Roberts opens up about her son, Elijah’s rise at SMU, the brotherhood that shaped him, and the impact of a program that finally gave him what he needed, opportunity.
In his final season, Roberts tallied 35 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks, anchoring a defense that propelled SMU to an 11-3 record and an ACC Championship.