In game situations, Elijah Holyfield becomes a different person.
He’s jovial and personable in his day-to-day life. On the football field, his persona changes. That is typical for many football players who have to channel an outside source to fuel the physicality they bring to each play.
For Holyfield, it’s a short process. Once he handles a carry or two, the switch flips, and he’s ready to roll.
“A lot of times when I get the ball I am angry,” Holyfield said. “I try to get in a mindset – I wouldn’t say I am angry, it’s just a mindset.