This past March the New York Giants re-signed fullback Elijhaa Penny after a stint with the team last year. He had a season total of eight receptions for 50 receiving yards and seven carries for 25 rushing yards. Penny was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals. He had quite the 2017 season here as he had two rushing touchdowns and four receptions for 38 yards.
Penny has always proved his athleticism. At Norwalk High School, Penny had a total of 1,338 yards for 20 touchdowns in just a single season! This earned him very well-deserved accolades.
In his college career as a running back, playing for the Idaho Vandals, he totaled 1,748 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns and 346 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, setting school records in his first season for most rushing touchdowns by a Vandal. Penny also is a great contributor on special teams.
Penny is a very versatile player who shows great potential due to his drive and determination. In Sunday’s game against Washington, Penny had 3 carries for 12 yards. Being so adept at many positions, Penny can most certainly be a bright star in the New York Giants rushing game, along with Wayne Gallman and Jonathan Hilliman.
Athleticism is in his genes. Penny’s younger brother Rashaad is a running back for the Seattle Seahawks, while youngest brother Brionne just started for the San Diego State University Football Team. Another thing they share is their love for giving back. Together, as part of their 2twocentsfamilyfoundation, the Penny brothers host a youth football camp for kids in elementary school to high school teaching them skills for football and fitness in general. They have also done a backpack drive for those less fortunate and have hosted a Celebrity Basketball game as part of a backpack drive and book drive.
Penny is truly a great player and an even better guy! He shows a lot of heart and skill in each and every endeavor he takes on. No matter what he faces, he is grateful for the opportunity and chooses to see it as a blessing and something positive.  In his own words, “it’s never bad!”