We continue our series examining the Georgia football players most likely to take on a higher profile in 2018 with a tailback who already knows a thing or two about stepping out of someone else’s shadow.
Junior tailback Elijah Holyfield is well-known as the son of former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield. More recently he became known for his intimidating biceps. Now, entering his third season in the Classic City, it’s time for the former Woodward Academy standout to be known for his ability to run the football.
Holyfield finished fourth in rushing for the ‘Dawgs in 2017, gaining 297 yards on 50 carries for a healthy 5.