Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Erath, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Elijah Mitchell
02/06/2026
The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back Elijah Mitchell on June 2, 2026, after he had participated in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He was given No. 38 and joined a backfield led by Saquon Barkley. The move came after a 2025 season in which he appeared in just one game for the Kansas City Chiefs before being released and spending time on the New England Patriots' practice squad.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Elijah I. Mitchell is an American professional football running back who played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Erath High School, Erath, Louisiana |
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| College | University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns), 2017-2020 |
Career
| Draft | 2021 NFL Draft, 6th round, 194th overall pick, San Francisco 49ers | ||||||||
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| Current Status | Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a veteran running back in June 2026 after a rookie minicamp tryout |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the second running back drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft, after Trey Sermon. | |
| 2. Rushed for 963 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie with the 49ers. | |
| 3. Missed much of his NFL time due to injuries, including a 2024 season lost to a hamstring injury. |
