Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield, the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield, declared for the 2019 NFL Draft on Friday.
Thank you so much Dawg Nation!❤️ pic.twitter.com/R3X106PYO9
— Elijah Holyfield (@EH_taught_me) January 4, 2019
The junior rushed for 1,049 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2018, forming a dynamic tandem with sophomore D'Andre Swift.
Holyfield is one of four Bulldogs who entered the NFL draft Friday, joining tight end Isaac Nauta, and wide receivers Riley Ridley and Mecole Hardman.
Holyfield will look to continue the recent tradition of Georgia running backs having success after jumping to the NFL, following Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, Todd Gurley, and others.
