Corn Elder
Cornelius Marquis Elder is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Miami and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Elder has also been a member of the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Washington Football Team.
Early life
Elder was a four-star running back coming out of high school and was a back to back Mr. Football Player of the Year in Tennessee. He was a two-sport star in high school and had a basketball offer from Purdue University. When he first arrived at the University of Miami, he joined the basketball team. After a torn meniscus in his right knee, he decided to focus solely on football. While playing football at Purdue in 2015, he was the player who took the Hurricanes' eighth lateral of a final kickoff return in for a touchdown, resulting in a win for Miami in the last second of the game.Professional career
Carolina Panthers (first stint)
Elder was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 152nd overall, in the 2017 NFL draft. On September 3, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.Elder was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.
New York Giants
On September 2, 2019, Elder was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.Carolina Panthers (second stint)
On November 12, 2019, Elder was signed by the Panthers off the Giants' practice squad.Detroit Lions
Elder signed with the Detroit Lions on April 1, 2021. He was released on August 31, 2021.Carolina Panthers (third stint)
On September 14, 2021, Elder was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.Washington Football Team / Commanders
Elder was signed off the Panthers' practice squad by the Washington Football Team on October 13, 2021. He re-signed on January 11, 2022.On August 30, 2022, Elder was waived by the Commanders and signed to the practice squad the next day.