SMU defensive end Elijah Roberts has been named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award watch list
defensive end Elijah Roberts has been recognized for his outstanding performance on the field by being named to the prestigious
Roberts' inclusion on the watch list comes on the heels of a breakout season in 2023. He started all 14 games for the Mustangs, leading the team in sacks with an impressive 10.0 while contributing 37 tackles . The recognition hasn't stopped there for the graduate student. Roberts has also been named Dave Campbell's Texas Football Best Defensive Lineman and added to the All-Texas First Team Defense. Additionally, he's garnered preseason All-ACC honors, being selected to the Athlon Sports Third Team Defense and the Phil Steele Fourth Team.
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