CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2019, 2020)
2020-21 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Stats
• Went 0-2 in his appearances, competing at 157 and 165 pounds
• Competed in extra matches against Wisconsin and Ohio State
• Earned his bachelor’s degree in economics
2019-20 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Stats (PDF)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Finished 6-9 overall competing at 157 and 165 pounds
• Went 1-2 at 157 pounds at the Michigan State Open, earning a 3-1 sudden victory over William Kaldes of Pittsburgh
• Posted a 2-2 mark at the Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open, earning both wins by decision
• Competed at the Lindenwood Open
• Bumped to 165 for the Boilermakers’ dual at SIUE, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat
• Went 3-2 at the Indianapolis Greyhound Open, including a pair of falls
• Posted his first career fall and bonus-point win at the Indianapolis Greyhound Open, sticking Clay Critchfield of Kentucky Wesleyan in 2:12
2018-19 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Stats
Awards & Honors
2017-18 / AS A FRESHMAN
Season Notes
• Redshirted
• Competed at 157 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Michigan State Open (unattached) (11/5)
• Placed fifth at 157 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Eastern Michigan Open (unattached) (11/11)
• Competed at 157 pounds in Black Division of Joe Parisi/Lindenwood Open (unattached) (11/18)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Jim Koch Wisconsin Open (unattached) (12/2)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Purple Raider Open (unattached) (1/14)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Greyhound Open (unattached) (1/28)
• Competed at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials at 74 kg (6/2-3)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Two-time San Diego Masters placewinner (2017: 3rd, 162; 2016: 5th, 162)
• Won 99 matches as a three-year letterwinner ... went 47-12 as a senior
• 2017 California Interscholastic Federation 160-pound qualifier ... CIF San Diego Section 162-pound champion
• 2017 Vista High School recipient of High School Sports Association of San Diego Scholar-Athlete of the Year award
• 2017 first team all-league selection in wrestling and football ... named Vista High School’s Most Athletic as a senior
• Competed for Team California at 2017 U.S. Marine Corps Junior National Championships in both freestyle and Greco-Roman ... 2016 ASICS/Vaughan Junior Freestyle National Championships
• Three-year team captain ... football team captain as a senior
PERSONAL
Full Name: Elijah Christopher Davis
Major: Undecided
Birthday: November 21, 1998
City Born: Winfield, Illinois
Parents: Chris and Sara
Siblings: Younger sister, Emilie
Notes: Father played football at Wheaton College
• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2019, 2020)
2020-21 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Stats
• Went 0-2 in his appearances, competing at 157 and 165 pounds
• Competed in extra matches against Wisconsin and Ohio State
• Earned his bachelor’s degree in economics
2019-20 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Stats (PDF)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Finished 6-9 overall competing at 157 and 165 pounds
• Went 1-2 at 157 pounds at the Michigan State Open, earning a 3-1 sudden victory over William Kaldes of Pittsburgh
• Posted a 2-2 mark at the Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open, earning both wins by decision
• Competed at the Lindenwood Open
• Bumped to 165 for the Boilermakers’ dual at SIUE, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat
• Went 3-2 at the Indianapolis Greyhound Open, including a pair of falls
• Posted his first career fall and bonus-point win at the Indianapolis Greyhound Open, sticking Clay Critchfield of Kentucky Wesleyan in 2:12
2018-19 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Stats
Awards & Honors
• Academic All-Big Ten
Tournaments
• Competed at 157 pounds in Freshman/Sophomore Division at Michigan State Open (11/3)
• Placed fifth at 157 pounds in Amateur Division at Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open (11/10)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Midlands Championships (12/29)
• Competed at 74 kg at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials (6/1-2)
• Competed at 74 kg at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials (6/1-2)
Season Notes
• Won first career match with 14-7 decision over Justin Crawford of Notre Dame (Ohio).
• Opened Amateur Division competition at Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open with back-to-back decisions.
• Made first start of his career against Penn State (1/26).
2017-18 / AS A FRESHMAN
Season Notes
• Redshirted
• Competed at 157 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Michigan State Open (unattached) (11/5)
• Placed fifth at 157 pounds in Freshmen/Sophomore Division of Eastern Michigan Open (unattached) (11/11)
• Competed at 157 pounds in Black Division of Joe Parisi/Lindenwood Open (unattached) (11/18)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Jim Koch Wisconsin Open (unattached) (12/2)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Purple Raider Open (unattached) (1/14)
• Competed at 157 pounds at Greyhound Open (unattached) (1/28)
• Competed at U23 Freestyle World Team Trials at 74 kg (6/2-3)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Two-time San Diego Masters placewinner (2017: 3rd, 162; 2016: 5th, 162)
• Won 99 matches as a three-year letterwinner ... went 47-12 as a senior
• 2017 California Interscholastic Federation 160-pound qualifier ... CIF San Diego Section 162-pound champion
• 2017 Vista High School recipient of High School Sports Association of San Diego Scholar-Athlete of the Year award
• 2017 first team all-league selection in wrestling and football ... named Vista High School’s Most Athletic as a senior
• Competed for Team California at 2017 U.S. Marine Corps Junior National Championships in both freestyle and Greco-Roman ... 2016 ASICS/Vaughan Junior Freestyle National Championships
• Three-year team captain ... football team captain as a senior
PERSONAL
Full Name: Elijah Christopher Davis
Major: Undecided
Birthday: November 21, 1998
City Born: Winfield, Illinois
Parents: Chris and Sara
Siblings: Younger sister, Emilie
Notes: Father played football at Wheaton College