Elijah Tau-Tolliver

Elijah Tau-Tolliver
No. 34 – Baltimore Ravens
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2003-05-16) May 16, 2003
Sparks, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolEdward C. Reed (Sparks, Nevada)
CollegeSacramento State (2021–2024)
Michigan State (2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history

Elijah Tau-Tolliver (born May 16, 2003) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and Sacramento State Hornets.

Early life

Tau-Tolliver attended Edward C. Reed High School in Sparks, Nevada, and committed to play college football for the Sacramento State Hornets.[1]

College career

Sacramento State

During his four-year career at Sacramento State from 2021 to 2024, Tau-Tolliver ran for 1,538 yards and 14 touchdowns on 275 carries and hauled in 48 passes for 389 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a kickoff return touchdown. After the 2024 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[2][3][4]

Michigan State

Tau-Tolliver transferred to play for the Michigan State Spartans.[5] In week 11 of the 2025 season, he ran for 127 yards in a loss to Minnesota.[6] Tau-Tolliver finished the 2025 season with 428 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 72 carries, while also hauling in 18 passes for 139 yards.[7][8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)
204 lb
(93 kg)
31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)
9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)
4.60 s1.56 s2.71 s4.65 s7.42 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
15 reps
All values from Pro Day[9]

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Tau-Tolliver signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Krajewski, Jim (April 1, 2021). "Reed's Elijah Tau-Tolliver will play football for Sacramento State in the fall". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  2. ↑ Salerno, Cameron (December 6, 2022). "FCS playoffs: Sac State kick return man Elijah Tau-Tolliver provides spark for Hornets". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ Davidson, Joe. "Amazing Grace: Sacramento State star running back doubles as a gospel and R&B singer". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  4. ↑ Wenzel, Matt. "Michigan State lands commitment from running back transfer". MLive.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Solari, Chris (December 17, 2024). "Michigan State football lands RB Elijah Tau-Tolliver, OL Caleb Carter from transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ Wenzel, Matt. "Michigan State transfer's patience leads to entering program record book". MLive.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Brewster, Andrew. "Michigan State running back signing UDFA deal with Baltimore Ravens". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ Muldowney, Connor (April 28, 2026). "Mapping the path to Elijah Tau-Tolliver making the Baltimore Ravens' 53-man roster". Spartan Avenue. FanSided. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Elijah Tau-Tolliver College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ Krajewski, Jim (April 29, 2026). "Reed graduate signs free-agent deal with Baltimore Ravens". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2026.