North Carolina State University Athletics
2023 Football Signing Day Roster
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
FB Players Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Weekly Press Conference (Nov. 24)
Monday, November 24
Elijah Groves
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cross Plains, Tenn.
- High School:
- East Robertson High School
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 208
- A four-star prospect, the No. 2 linebacker in Tennessee, and the No.12 ranked linebacker in the country. Took part in the All-American Bowl
- Career Stats: In 31 games played for East Robertson, he totaled 114 tackles with 21 tackles for a loss and a sack. Also brought in six interceptions, four forced fumbles and blocked a field goal. Also played basketball and competed in track and field
- Honors: All-Robertson County (TN) boys' basketball player of the year as a junior during the winter 2022-23 season. Averaged 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals. Earned Tennessee District 8-1A MVP honors. Eclipsed the 1,000-point career scoring plateau and scored a single-game high of 36 points
- Personal: Undecided on major. Son of Shadrika Groves. Has four brothers: Keniyah, Nyah, Zach and Isaiah. Cousin Taylor Groves plays for Ole Miss