Last season showed that the Green Bay Packers are in dire need of another pass rusher. This season, they met with several in preparation for this year’s draft. Among them, they met with the 6’4” and 285-pound Elijah Roberts out of SMU, who established himself as one of the most feared defensive linemen in the ACC.
After transferring from Miami in 2022, the Miami native quickly became the heart of SMU’s defense, combining raw power, explosive athleticism, and relentless effort to disrupt opposing offenses.
Roberts’ background
Roberts grew up in a large South Miami family, and his football journey began at age 10.