From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on SMU EDGE Elijah Roberts.
#5 ELIJAH ROBERTS, EDGE, SMU (GS) – 6036, 290 lbs.
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Elijah Roberts | 6036/290 | 10 1/8 | 33 7/8 | 82 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Good size and length
— Lined up on both sides from the 3-tech to the wide 9
— Good sack and tackle for a loss production the last two years
— Good motor and active hands getting after the QB
— Uses good leverage and hand placement in his power rushes
— Quickness to beat guards into the gaps
— Good technique to stack and shed blockers
— Can set the edge and squeeze running lanes
The Bad
— Hand placement and power is adequate in speed rushes
— Does not have the speed to rush around the arc
— Allows opponent to make first contact to his chest
— Change of direction chasing the ball is marginal
— Didn’t use power rushes enough
— Marginal when reading the mesh point
— Didn’t hold his ground against lateral blocks
— Often tried to duck inside, pulling OL leaving edge open
— Motor to chase across/downfield needs to improve
Bio
— Career: 93 tackles, 49 solo, 26 TFL, 18 sacks, 4 PBU, 1 FR, 5 FF
— 2024: 35 tackles, 17 solo, 11 TFL, 7.