Matt Elam
![]() Elam with the DC Defenders in 2020 | |||
No. 5 – Massachusetts Pirates | |||
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Position: | Safety | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. | September 21, 1991||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | William T. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) | ||
College: | Florida (2010–2012) | ||
NFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 32 | ||
Career history | |||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Roster status: | Active | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca |
Matthew D. Elam (born September 21, 1991) is an
Early life
Elam was born in
College career
Elam accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the
College statistics
Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | ||||||||||
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Season | Games | Starts | Solo | Ast | Total | Sack | TFL | Int | Yds | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD |
2010 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2011 | 13 | 13 | 50 | 28 | 78 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
2012 | 13 | 13 | 58 | 18 | 76 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Totals | 39 | 26 | 124 | 52 | 176 | 5.0 | 23.5 | 6 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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5 ft 9+7⁄8 in (1.77 m) |
208 lb (94 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.54 s | 1.58 s | 2.53 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) |
17 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine[7]
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Elam was viewed as one of the top safeties in 2013 years draft class. Some experts and scouts said he lacked size for a safety with just a height of 5' 10" and maybe should be moved to corner because of that. He is known for his ability to make electrifying plays all over the field and for his emotional leadership. Most experts projected Elam to go mid- or in the late first round of the NFL Draft.[8]
Baltimore Ravens
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The
On May 2, 2016, the Ravens did not pick up the optional fifth year of his contract.[12] On September 5, 2016, Elam was placed on injured reserve.[13] Elam was activated off injured reserve on November 5, 2016 prior to Week 9.[14]
With declining performance since his rookie year, missing significant playing time, and given the Ravens decision to not pick up the final year of his rookie contract, Elam was considered a bust given his status as a first-round draft pick.[15]
After his arrest on February 26, 2017, the Ravens released a statement regarding the upcoming free agent, stating "we are aware of the arrest of Matt Elam. Matt is not in our plans for the 2017 Ravens", indicating their plans of moving on from Elam.[16]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Elam was signed to the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on July 2, 2018. He was promoted to the active roster on July 24, but was placed on the suspended list on November 7. He was released on May 24, 2019.
DC Defenders
In October 2019, Elam was picked by the
Tucson Sugar Skulls
On March 13, 2021, Elam signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[19]
Vegas Knight Hawks (first stint)
In November 2021, Elam signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the IFL for the 2022 season.[20]
Edmonton Elks
The Edmonton Elks of the CFL announced the signing of Elam on January 26, 2022.[21] He was released on June 27, 2022.[22]
Vegas Knight Hawks (second stint)
On July 2, 2022, it was reported that Elam had signed with the Knight Hawks.[23]
Orlando Guardians
Elam was selected in the 11th round of the 2023 XFL Defensive Backs Draft, by the Orlando Guardians.[24]
Orlando Predators
On December 5, 2023, Elam signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.[25]
Massachusetts Pirates
On February 5, 2024, Elam signed with the Massachusetts Pirates.[26]
NFL career statistics
Season | Team | GP | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | PDef | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TDs | FF |
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2013 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 15 | 77 | 54 | 23 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 11 | 50 | 31 | 19 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2016 | Baltimore Ravens | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 41 | 26 | 131 | 89 | 42 | 0.5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Legal troubles
On February 26, 2017, Elam was arrested in
On May 22, 2017, Elam was arrested on
See also
- 2012 College Football All-America Team
- List of Baltimore Ravens first-round draft picks
- List of Florida Gators football All-Americans
- List of Florida Gators in the NFL Draft
References
- ^ GATORADE NAMES MATT ELAM FLORIDA PLAYER OF THE YEAR Archived January 31, 2013, at archive.today
- ^ MATT ELAM WILL BE NAMED 2009 MR. FOOTBALL Archived January 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Elam succeeds in the wake of tragedy". espn.go.com. December 21, 2009. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
- ^ "UF's Elam shows strength in times of tragedy". foxsportsflorida.com. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ "cfbstats.com - Matt Elam 2012 Player Statistics - Florida Gators". cfbstats.com. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ "Matt Elam Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN".
- NFL.com.
- ^ "Matt Elam, SS, Florida, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com". www.cbssports.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013.
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Chiefs make Eric Fisher top pick". ESPN. April 25, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
- ^ "Ravens Place Matt Elam, Three Others On Injured Reserve". baltimoreravens.com. August 31, 2015. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Baltimore Ravens NFL - Ravens News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN".
- ^ Mink, Ryan. "Ravens Place Carl Davis, Matt Elam on IR, Sign Devin Hester". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Ryan, Mink (November 5, 2016). "Ravens Safety Matt Elam Activated to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Baltimore Ravens: 3 Biggest Draft Busts In Franchise History | FOX Sports". FOX Sports. January 24, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (February 26, 2017). "Reports: Matt Elam Arrested In Florida On Drug Charges". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Matt Elam waived by XFL's D.C. Defenders]". NBCSports.com.
- ^ Cusumano, Steven (March 21, 2021). "Former NFL First Round DB, Elam Signs with Tucson". TucsonSugarSkulls.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Rachuk, Stephan (November 13, 2021). "IFL's Vegas Knight Hawks Sign Former DC Defender Safety Matt Elam". pfnewsroom.com. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Elks add several big names". Edmonton Elks. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks release five, including starting defensive back Matt Elam". June 27, 2022.
- ^ "PREVIEW VS BAP: JULY 2". knighthawksfootball.com. July 2, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "XFL 2022 Draft Tracker: Live Draft Results and Rosters from Day 1 and Day 2". November 17, 2022.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Former NFL DB Matt Elam". Massachusetts Pirates. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "Drug charges dropped vs. Matt Elam in Miami-Dade County". ESPN.com. June 26, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ A.J. Perez (May 22, 2017). "Ex-Ravens S Matt Elam arrested on suspicion of battery, grand theft". usatoday.com. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Ravens safety Matt Elam has grand theft, battery charges dropped". ESPN.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
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