Elijah Pedro brings slot-value burst and special-teams juice to UMass
In the 2025 season, Elijah Pedro flashed in limited action for Massachusetts with 2 catches for 18 yards and a touchdown across four games, then entered 2026 as a projected slot contributor. He looks like a compact, fast, multi-purpose receiver: UMass lists him at 6-1, 190, and his high school resume showed big-play ability as a receiver and returner, including 29 catches for 522 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. The upside play here is clear—he’s the kind of athlete who can create hidden yardage and stress defenses after the catch.
