Elijhah Badger is a 6-foot-1, 192-pound wide receiver from Sacramento, California, who played for the Florida Gators during the 2024 college football season. In his senior year, Badger started 11 of the 12 games he appeared in, recording 37 receptions for 789 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging 21.3 yards per catch and 71.7 yards per game. He had notable performances against Kentucky, Texas A&M, and LSU, each time recording over 100 receiving yards. Badger's 789 receiving yards ranked him third among Gators wide receivers over the past decade, and he led the team with three 100-yard receiving games. He also contributed on special teams with 1 kick return for 22 yards.
Prior to transferring to Florida, Badger played at Arizona State University, where he was a key contributor to the Sun Devils' offense. Over his collegiate career, he accumulated 194 receptions for 2,207 yards and 13 touchdowns, playing in 53 games with 41 career starts. Badger declared for the 2025 NFL Draft following the 2024 season. Known for his deep-ball ability and contested-catch skills, he has drawn attention from NFL scouts as he prepares to transition to the professional level.
