Texas Tech’s Special-Teams-First Senior LB with Real Grit
Elder is a senior, 5-foot-11, 220-pound linebacker who has carved out value for Texas Tech through effort and special teams, not flashy production: in 2025 he appeared in all 14 games and logged 97 kickoff-coverage snaps, ranking fifth on the team, while adding tackles in both coverage and at linebacker. His profile says more about dependability, toughness, and willingness to do the dirty work than headline stats, which makes him a fit for teams that need a hard-nosed depth linebacker who can help immediately on special teams.[5][1]
