Elder was a two-time Mr Football Player of the Year in Tennessee and a four-star running back coming out of high school.
He was a two-sport standout in high school and received a basketball scholarship offer from Purdue.
He joined the basketball squad as soon as he got at the University of Miami. He opted to devote all of his attention to football after tearing the meniscus in his right knee. Cornelius Marquis Elder plays cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League in American football (NFL).
He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft while playing college football for the University of Miami. Elder has also played for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
The Carolina Panthers selected Elder in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 152nd overall. Due to a knee injury, he was put on injured reserve on September 3, 2017. On August 30, 2019, Elder was released following the last round of roster cuts.
Corn Elder Contract, Salary and Net Worth
Corn Elder signed a 1 year, $277,200 contract with the Washington Commanders, including an average annual salary of $277,200. Corn Elder’s net worth is currently estimated at $6 million