Elijah Tau-Tolliver (born May 16, 2003) is an American professional football running back. 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.
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.
Michigan State Tau-Tolliver transferred to play for the Michigan State Spartans. In week 11 of the 2025 season, he ran for 127 yards in a loss to Minnesota. 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.
Professional career
After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Tau-Tolliver signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.
References
External links Michigan State Spartans bio Sacramento State Hornets bio