Dillon Pardue is Elon’s relentless edge setter with preseason buzz
In the 2025 season, Dillon Pardue started all 11 games he played for Elon and posted 29 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, four quarterback hurries, and a fumble recovery, enough to earn third-team preseason All-America notice from Phil Steele for 2026. He’s a classic under-the-radar grinder: a former walk-on who climbed into a starting role, plays with clear motor and toughness, and brings steady disruption rather than flashy volume. If your team wants a dependable, hard-nosed DE who keeps showing up, he’s a strong fit.
