Elijah Burris is Hampton’s explosive, big-play RB with proven 100-yard upside
In the 2024 season, Elijah Burris was Hampton’s lead back and a real problem for defenses when he got rolling, finishing with 489 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in 8 games, plus 118 receiving yards and a score; he had earlier earned third-team All-CAA honors in 2023 after 803 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, and 8.3 yards per carry. He stands out for burst, efficiency, and receiving value out of the backfield, and Hampton’s own coverage highlighted him as a top returning FCS back and a 2025 HBCU+ FCS Player of the Year watch-lister—so yes, he profiles as a dynamic fit if your team wants a slashing, versatile runner rather than a pure bruiser.
