As a Sophomore (2025)
• Made collegiate debut against Georgia State

As a Freshman (2024)
• Did not see game action

High School
• Played his senior year at the prep level at New Smyrna Beach High
• Recorded 1,019 yards and eight touchdowns passing, rushing for 752 yards and nine scores as well
• Ran for 100-plus yards three times, with a high of 182 with three touchdowns against Leon HS
• Was a member of both the football and lacrosse teams at Boone HS as a junior
• Threw for 585 yards and had an 8-to-2 TD-to-INT ratio that fall

The Rooney File
• Full Name: Elijah Rooney
• Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 
• Birthday: March 23, 2005
• High School: Boone High School
• Parents: Teresa and Michael Rooney
• Siblings: Joshua, Carsen, and Nathan Rooney