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Georgia Southern University Athletics

2025 Football Roster

28 Elijah McDowell

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt. 6-3 / 185
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown Decatur, Ga.
  • High School South Gwinnett
  • Major Sport Management

Biography

2024-25: Did not see any game action … Was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Bryan Lamar at South Gwinnett High … A second-team all-region selection for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … Had 20 tackles and an interception as a senior in six games … Ranked the No. 138 safety in the country and the No. 172 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 148 cornerback in the country and the No. 163 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 150 safety in the country and the No. 168 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Played basketball and ran track … The 7A GHSA high jump champion as a senior, clearing 6’6”.

PERSONAL: Born Elijah J. McDowell on October 27 in Atlanta … Son of Exabia and Angela McDowell … Has three siblings: Exavier, Evin and Avree … Exavier plays football at West Georgia.

MAJOR: Sport Management

Statistics

Season:
2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 28

    2024Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'3" 180 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2025Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'3" 185 lbs
    28