Larry Elder
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- Height:
- 6'0
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- Weight:
- 200
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- Hometown:
- Richmond, Virginia
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- Position:
- DB
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- Year:
- 1
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- Previous College:
- Valdosta State
Bio
Transaction notes: Larry Elder has signed with the Jacksonville Sharks for the 2026 season.
College: Elder played four seasons at Long Island University (N.Y.) where he saw action in 32 games with 175 total tackles and 103 solo stops, earning All-NEC third team honors in 2022 with 71 tackles and 49 solo stops that season. To close out his collegiate career, he transferred to Valdosta State, where he slotted in as an immediate defensive upgrade for the Blazers. He appeared in 14 games that season, compiling 107 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception while contributing to Valdosta State’s push to the NCAA Division II title game.
Personal: Elder is from Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in 2019 as a scholar-athlete. He played three seasons of varsity football, serving as team captain as a junior and senior, and earned coaches’ award and team MVP honors as a senior. He was also a three-time All-Virginia Prep League selection and competed in varsity track and field and basketball.
