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Elijah Gunn

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
290
Hometown:
LaGrange, Ga.
High School:
Callaway

2024 (FRESHMAN)

Played in all 12 games
Recorded 19 tackles and 0.5 TFL on the season
Had a season-high 3 stops at South Dakota State

2023 (REDSHIRT)

Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL

A two-time All-State honorable mention pick and two time All-Region selection … Helped lead his team to a 43-10 record during his four-year career, including a AA state championship in 2020 and two semifinals appearances … Also participated in basketball and track … Son of Reginald Nelson and Cierra Gunn … Has two younger siblings … Born February 26, 2005.

MVFC Scholar-Athletes

Five Salukis Named to MVFC Scholar-Athlete Teams; Fenske Voted to First Team

Friday, December 05

NSD

Southern Illinois Football Adds 10 Players on National Signing Day

Wednesday, December 03

Donnie Wingate and Fabian McCray

Wingate and McCray Earn Spots on MVFC All-Newcomer Team

Tuesday, December 02

Saluki Stadium

Eight Salukis Named to All-MVFC Teams; Williams Finishes Third in OPOTY Voting

Monday, December 01

12.6.25 | Alayna Kraus Postgame Presser vs. SEMO

Sunday, December 07

12.6.25 | Tkiyah "Tete" Nelson Postgame Presser vs. SEMO

Sunday, December 07

12.6.25 | Coach Bond-White Postgame Presser vs. SEMO

Sunday, December 07

12.5.25 | Saluki Radio Football Podcast - 2025 Season Recap

Saturday, December 06

MVFC Scholar-Athletes

Five Salukis Named to MVFC Scholar-Athlete Teams; Fenske Voted to First Team

Friday, December 05

NSD

Southern Illinois Football Adds 10 Players on National Signing Day

Wednesday, December 03

Donnie Wingate and Fabian McCray

Wingate and McCray Earn Spots on MVFC All-Newcomer Team

Tuesday, December 02

Saluki Stadium

Eight Salukis Named to All-MVFC Teams; Williams Finishes Third in OPOTY Voting

Monday, December 01