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Elijah Juarez Season 2019

#30
PositionLinebacker
Weight240 lbs
Height6-4
ClassFreshman
HometownLong Beach, Calif.
Freshman (2019)
  • Played in all 13 games as a true freshman, starring on special teams and serving as a reserve linebacker
  • Came on strong as the season progressed, seeing more playing time in the final three games
  • Finished with five tackles, four of which came during the Sun Devils’ three-game winning streak to end the season
  • Recorded a season-high two tackles in the Sun Bowl win over Florida State
High School
  • Lack of depth at running back his senior season, Juarez assumed the starting mantle to the tune of 728 yards on 79 carries (9.2 yards per rush) with 10 touchdowns
  • Added 118 yards and a receiving touchdown as well
  • Recorded 37 tackles his junior season at his more natural linebacker position
  • Regarded as a three-start outside linebacker by 247Sports and a two-star athlete prospect by Scout
  • One of six Sun Devils to have played for the Jackrabbits