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DJ Eliot honors daughter Drue while coaching at NC State

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

DJ Eliot honors daughter Drue while coaching at NC State
Summary

DJ Eliot, the defensive coordinator for NC State, continues to honor his late daughter, Drue, who passed away from cancer. Eliot has integrated this personal mission into his coaching philosophy, motivating him and his family by keeping Drue’s memory alive in their everyday lives. This initiative remains a source of inspiration as NC State prepares for the upcoming college football season.

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  • •DJ Eliot is the defensive coordinator at NC State.
  • •Drue Eliot died from cancer.
  • •Eliot incorporates his daughter's memory into his life and coaching.
  • •This summer focuses on honoring Drue's legacy.
  • •The season ahead brings opportunities for NC State and Eliot.
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  • 12:04 PMESPN — 'Make Drue proud every day': How DJ Eliot's daughter continues to inspire him and his family
What they're saying
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NC State's defensive coordinator continues to find ways to honor his daughter after she died of cancer.

— ESPNby David Hale
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