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Elijah Fears is a 6'2", 305-pound linebacker from Atlantic City, New Jersey, who attended Irwin County High School in Georgia. As a senior, he recorded 58 tackles, four sacks, and 30 quarterback pressures. In 2025, Fears appeared in all 13 games for Georgia Southern, starting the final five contests. He posted 12 tackles, one quarterback hurry, one interception, and one blocked kick across 375 total plays. Notable performances included three tackles and an interception at Arkansas State, two tackles and a blocked field goal against Coastal Carolina, and 49 defensive snaps in the Birmingham Bowl victory. Fears was named to the Honor Roll in both fall and spring. From Irwin County (Ga.) · Atlantic City, NJ.

Elijah Fears appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.

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