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Dordt University

2026 Football Roster

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53 Elijah Dougherty

  • Position Defensive End
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 227
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Le Mars, Iowa
  • Highschool Le Mars H.S.

Biography

  • Major: Criminal Justice 
  • Previous School: Le Mars High School (Iowa) 
  • 2025: Named an NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete; played in 10 games with 23 tackles, including six for loss. 
  • 2024: Played in six games; named an NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete. 
  • Before Dordt: Ran for 1,933 yards during his career, caught passes for 134 yards, and scored 17 total touchdowns; recorded 96 tackles with an interception during his career and was a first-team all-district defensive pick in 2022, a second-team all-district honoree at running back in 2021, and an honorable mention district pick in 2020. 

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 53

    2023Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'0" 204 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2024Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'0" 222 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2025Junior

    Linebacker
    6'1" 224 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2026Senior

    Defensive End
    6'0" 227 lbs
    53