Will return in 2025 after preseason injury ended his 2024 season … His return his essential for North Carolina A&T, adding speed to their offense and potentially the special teams unit … Became the Aggies punt returner later in the 2022 season because of injuries … Had a strong prep career locally … He has his undergraduate degree from A&T.
2024 Season: He did not play a game due to injury.
2023 Season: Played in eight games with two starts … Returned five punts for 48 yards … Had three catches for 17 yards … Made two receptions for 12 yards at Elon on Sept. 16.
2022 Season: Played in four games without a start … Returned three punts for 34 yards … Returned two punts, including one for 22 yards in the Aggies 49-24 win over Norfolk State on Nov. 5 … Also returned a punt against Charleston Southern on Nov. 12.
High School: He played his high school football at High Point Central under Wayne Jones ... Compiled more than 4,000 all-purpose yards during his career … Was a four-time all-conference performance, and earned All-Area honors from the News & Record as a senior … Finished his career with 1,179 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 75 receptions ... Averaged 15.7 yards per reception for his career ... Also rushed for 1,405 career yards and seven touchdowns on 205 carries to average 6.9 yards per carry.
Personal: Full name is Elijah Kennedy … He is the son of Lawanda McCormick and Gregory Kennedy and was born on Oct. 23, 2002 … Has three siblings … Seeking his master’s degree in data analytics … Plans to work as an NFL general manager or high-level scout … Enjoys graphic design and fashion.
