1. Matthew D Elam was born on September 21,1991 and is an American professional football safety for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League.
24 Facts About Matt Elam
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Matt Elam played college football for the Florida Gators, where he earned All-American honors.
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Matt Elam was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft.
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Matt Elam attended William T Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, where he played linebacker, defensive back, running back and wide receiver for the Dwyer Panthers high school football team.
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Matt Elam was named Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year and Mr Football for the state of Florida, and a USA Today high school All-American.
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Matt Elam played in the 2010 US Army All-American Bowl, where he announced his intent to play at the University of Florida during the game.
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Matt Elam is the younger brother of former NFL safety Abram Elam and the uncle of current NFL cornerback Kaiir Elam.
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Matt Elam was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection and a semifinalist for both the Thorpe Award and Bednarik Award.
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Matt Elam was viewed as one of the top safeties in 2013 years draft class.
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Matt Elam is known for his ability to make electrifying plays all over the field and for his emotional leadership.
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On September 5,2016, Matt Elam was placed on injured reserve.
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Matt Elam was activated off injured reserve on November 5,2016 prior to Week 9.
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Matt Elam was signed to the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on July 2,2018.
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In October 2019, Matt Elam was picked by the DC Defenders during the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.
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On March 13,2021, Matt Elam signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League.
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In November 2021, Matt Elam signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the IFL for the 2022 season.
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On July 2,2022, it was reported that Matt Elam had signed with the Knight Hawks.
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Matt Elam was selected in the 11th round of the 2023 XFL Defensive Backs Draft, by the Orlando Guardians.
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On December 5,2023, Matt Elam signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
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On February 5,2024, Matt Elam signed with the Massachusetts Pirates.
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On February 26,2017, Matt Elam was arrested in Miami, Florida for possession of 126.2 grams of marijuana and 3.1 grams of oxycodone.
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Matt Elam was charged with one count of cannabis possession, one count of possession of cannabis with intent to sell or deliver, and one count of possession of a controlled substance.
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On May 22,2017, Matt Elam was arrested on battery and theft charges involving a dispute with his girlfriend over an iPhone.
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Matt Elam then entered his vehicle and took his cell phone and Elam responded by leaving after she refused to return it.