a tough, experienced Elon DB with proven ball skills
Chris Bland was a four-year Elon defensive back who, in the 2007 season, started at strong safety, posted 64 tackles, and helped the Phoenix finish 7-4 with a No. 23 FCS ranking. He stood out as a playmaker too: Elon notes he led the team in interceptions as a junior and later served as a team captain, which tells you he brought both production and command. For a team, that mix of instinct, range, and leadership is the real sell—he sounds like the kind of defensive back who raises the floor of the whole secondary.
