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Elijah Gunn

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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.

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