NCPreps.com Spotlight: Elijah Burris

One of the top emerging players in the Class of 2020 in North Carolina is Elijah Burris. Burris, a 5’10 205 pound running back from Mountain Island Charter has powered the Raptors to a 7-2 record. He was one of the reasons last year’s team made a deep run in the 1A state playoffs. He has already improved his season over his freshman year.

Burris will be taking an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on Saturday to watch the Fighting Irish take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack in South Bend.

NCPreps.com caught up with Burris to find out more information on this emerging prospect.

How is your season going?

“My season is going very good so far. I've reached one of my personal goals at getting over 1,000 yards. Now, I'm working on the first team goal in trying to get a share of conference title next week against Thomas Jefferson.”

What are your season stats?

“My season stats are 1,288 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.”

What are your career stats?

“My career totals are 2,190 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.”

What are your strengths on the field?

“My strengths are my field vision and cutting ability. I have good break-away speed, but I want it to get better.”

What other sports do you play?

“I also run track. I do hurdles and 100 meters.”

What schools are interested in you?

“Notre Dame and Virginia are interested in me at the moment.”

Who is your favorite football player?

“I'm a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, so Laveon Bell is favorite player.”