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Elijah Sessoms stats, 2026

Delaware (3–4, Conference USA). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Elijah Sessoms is a tight end for Delaware (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 123rd in yards per catch (16.0), 329th in receiving TDs (1), 446th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), in 8 games. This week: Delaware at Western Kentucky.

Receiving yards144499th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches9597th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch16.0123rd of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1329th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Elijah Sessoms?

Position
Tight end
Class
Senior
Height
6-4
Weight
250 pounds
Number
No. 88
Hometown
Dover, DE

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Elijah Sessoms's receiving stats

He's 123rd of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (16.0) and 329th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards144499th of 682
Catches9597th of 682
Yards per catch16.0123rd of 675
Receiving TDs1329th of 506

The season

Elijah Sessoms's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 446th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3446th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Elijah Sessoms's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023Delaware6366.00—
2024Delaware6406.70—
2025Delaware221908.62—
2026Delaware914416.010
Career434109.530

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Elijah Sessoms's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023Delaware-0.17-0.17—-0.33%
2024Delaware+0.77+0.77—3.12%
2025Delaware+0.33+0.335.3%9.34%
2026Delaware+0.76+0.76—9.83%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Elijah Sessoms's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. MerrimackW 42–718101
2at VanderbiltL 26–350000
3vs. Coastal CarolinaW 22–1431201
4at VirginiaL 3–4211100
5vs. LibertyL 14–3011100
7at Middle TennesseeL 30–330000
8vs. Missouri StateW 61–3828211
9Western Kentucky45200

FAQ

Questions about Elijah Sessoms

What position does Elijah Sessoms play?

Elijah Sessoms plays tight end for Delaware, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Elijah Sessoms from, and what year is he?

Elijah Sessoms is a senior tight end for Delaware, listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds, from Dover, DE.

How tall is Elijah Sessoms, and how much does he weigh?

Elijah Sessoms is listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds on Delaware's 2026 roster.

What year is Elijah Sessoms?

Elijah Sessoms is a senior.

What are Elijah Sessoms's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2023–2026), Elijah Sessoms has 43 catches for 410 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who does Elijah Sessoms play for?

Delaware (3–4, Conference USA), where he plays tight end and wears No. 88.

How did Elijah Sessoms play in his last game?

Week 9 against Western Kentucky: 45 receiving yards, 2 catches.

What are Elijah Sessoms's stats this season?

144 receiving yards, 9 catches, 16.0 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Elijah Sessoms rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 123rd of 675 in yards per catch, 329th of 506 in receiving TDs, 446th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards).

When does Elijah Sessoms play next?

Delaware visits Western Kentucky Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Delaware.

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