Elijah Hood: "I Feel Like The Most Blessed Individual In The World Right Now"

Posted May 4, 2017
Q: How would you describe today? Elijah Hood: "I had no clue what was coming, so I was kind of sitting here waiting. I was getting butterflies and everything. I finally got that call. I'm too blessed. I feel like the most blessed individual in the world right now. I want to thank God and just be grateful for the opportunity that's set before me. That's all I can say." (Oakland Raiders)

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