New York Giants 2024 Training Camp Preview: DB Elijah Riley 

Elijah Riley is the very definition of a scrappy player who, if you’re smart, you don’t sleep on.

Initially signing with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Riley came up short in his quest to make the 53-man roster but impressed enough to be signed to the practice squad. He received back-to-back practice squad elevations in Weeks 5 and 6 before finally earning a promotion to the active roster on December 16. 

The following year, Riley again came up short in his quest to make the 53-0ma roster out of training camp and was back on the practice squad. This time, however, the Jets plucked him off the Eagles’ practice squad in early November, eventually giving him a chance to make their 53-man roster the following summer. However, he could not do so, and he was claimed off waivers by the Steelers, who eventually put him on their practice squad in 2022.

Riley has appeared in 30 games, with seven starts. His career totals include 62 tackles, one pass breakup, five tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits. He has 460 defensive snaps .

The 26-year-old West Point graduate recorded 12 tackles, including two for a loss and a sack, in 13 appearances last season.

Height: 6-0
Weight: 205  lbs.
Exp.: 5 Years 
School: Army
How Acquired: FA-24 

The 26-year-old West Point graduate recorded 12 tackles, including two for a loss and a sack, in 13 appearances last season. He had two assisted tackles on special teams. He stepped in for Minkah Fitzpatrick when the safety strained his hamstring, but Riley’s chance to grow his role on defense ended when he injured his ankle in a Week 11 game with the Steelers.