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Commitment Status:Signed LOI

Matt Elam

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College Choices

School Interest Offer Visit Recruited by
FloridaCOMMITTED (01/9/2010)Offered12/11/2009
Boston CollegeNoneOfferedNone
Florida StateNoneOffered10/30/2009James Coley
GeorgiaNoneOffered11/14/2009
Miami (FL)NoneOfferedNone
Ohio StateNoneOfferedNone
TennesseeNoneOffered10/2/2009
West VirginiaNoneOffered09/11/2009

Scouting Report on Matt Elam

How we scouted: Film footage, In-person visits, Game setting, Campby Barry Every - 08/13/2009
  • SpeedBlue Chip
  • SizeDivision I Player
  • StrengthBlue Chip
  • AgilityBlue Chip
  • AthleticismBlue Chip
On the Hoof: Elam is built like a tank, both in the upper and lower body. He's strong, extremely physical and runs exceptionally well. He looks like a beast and plays like a beast.
Needs Improvement: Needs to improve his ability to play the ball in the air as a defender. Elam looks to make the big stick and ignore the ball, which is great from an intimidation point of view, but a key pick can turn a game around instantly.
Most Impressive: Very versatile and may be able to play running back, linebacker or safety at the next level. He will surely excel early in his career on special teams.
Conclusion: Right now, he is a man without a position at the next level. But he will find a way to get on the field in some capacity early in his career because of his great work ethic and superior athletic ability.

Barry Every is a Football Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He has worked in the recruiting offices for Mark Richt at the University of Georgia, Bobby Bowden at Florida State University and Mack Brown at the University of North Carolina

Latest News

Position recruiting breakdown: Defense2/9/2010 Rivals.com Football Recruiting

Sharrif Floyd headlines the nation's No. 1-ranked group of defensive tackles at Florida. The Gators also landed the No. 3 group of linebackers and No. 2 group of defensive backs. Rivals.com has broken down how the teams did overall on National Signing Day. Now, here's a look at which teams fared best - position-by-position - on defense and at the athlete position.

2010 Recruiting Round Table2/8/2010GatorBait.net
Flashback: Decision 20102/7/2010FlaVarsity.com
Class of 2010 Signee Breakdown I2/5/2010GatorBait.net
Class of 2010 Superlatives2/4/2010GatorBait.net
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the SEC2/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Late additions give Trojans recruiting title2/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams2/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
No. 1 spot goes to..2/3/2010FlaVarsity.com
Fla. headlines final state rankings releases1/29/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Elam named Mr. Football in Florida1/20/2010FlaVarsity.com
Army Bowl: East stars of the week1/10/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Gators win big with five-star trio1/9/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Five-star Elam back with the Gators1/9/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army Bowl: Breaking down the matchups1/8/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Will the Gators win big on Saturday?1/7/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Is Elam changing his mind again?1/7/2010UGASports.com
Video: Elam patrols the secondary1/6/2010Rivals.com
Army recruiting notes: Elam in the spotlight1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
East notebook: Intensity picks up1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army Express: Another Elam twist?1/6/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Elam rethinking decision after talk with Meyer1/5/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Notebook: East squad playing no favorites1/5/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army: East Team Monday stars1/5/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
New era for Elam, Florida State1/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Prospects chime in on early signing period1/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Army Express: Elam sticks but will others?1/4/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters1/3/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Under Armour commitments could surprise1/1/2010Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Elam to wear Garnet and Gold12/31/2009Warchant.com
Some Gator recruits need answers quickly12/27/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Post-game interivew: Matt Elam12/22/2009FlaVarsity.com
Clark commitment was expected12/17/2009GatorBait.net
Will Gonzales' departure impact recruiting?12/12/2009GatorBait.net
Gator targets and commits in the Rivals10012/9/2009GatorBait.net
Christian part of two dream seasons11/29/2009GatorBait.net
WEEKEND RECRUITING PREVIEW11/26/2009GatorBait.net
Category rankings: Safeties11/24/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Athens hosting bigtime recruits11/12/2009UGASports.com
5-star Elam finalizes his visit plans11/9/2009GatorBait.net
Elam is back in the fold for Florida10/8/2009GatorBait.net
Florida's Top-Prospect Surprised By Knoxville10/4/2009VolQuest.com
Tight end has an eventful weekend9/22/2009GatorBait.net
2010 U.S. Army Player of the Year Watch List announced9/18/2009Rivals High
Farrell: Impressions from the road8/7/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Florida headlines final state ranking releases8/6/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Anthony The Athlete Jefferson7/31/2009USCFootball.com
The best of the Gridiron Kings7/28/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Gridiron Kings Day 1 Hot 117/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Top prospects set tone at Gridiron Kings7/25/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Storm warnings for WVU7/24/2009WVSports.com
Friday Night Lights Preview: Defense7/24/2009GatorBait.net
Gator targets and commits in the Rivals1007/21/2009GatorBait.net
Five-star commit could take visits6/30/2009GatorBait.net
Recruiting in-depth: Looking at the final 106/25/2009GatorBait.net
Palm Beach County summer top 406/25/2009OwlsBurrow.com
BTW wins Heath Evans Foundation 7-on-7 title6/21/2009PantherRage.com
Heath Evans Foundation 7on7 ready to roll6/19/2009PantherRage.com
Top five recruiting storylines5/23/2009GatorBait.net
Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point5/19/2009GatorBait.net
Rivals.com Recruiting Roundtable: Part II5/16/2009Rivals.com College Football
Inititial position rankings for 2010 released5/7/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Florida coaches drop in on top duo5/5/2009GatorBait.net
AMP: Great start for the Gators in 20104/14/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Scouting Defensive Prospects4/10/2009UGASports.com
Five-star prospects commit to Army AA Bowl3/19/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
AMP: South Florida loaded with talent in 20103/12/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Breaking down the first five-stars for 20103/11/2009Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Where will the early commits be ranked?3/3/2009GatorBait.net
Video: Matt Elam makes big plays3/2/2009Rivals.com
Gators hosting several big name prospects2/28/2009GatorBait.net
Video: Matt Elam makes plays12/8/2008Rivals.com
Rivals250 to Watch: Five-star candidates11/5/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Elam makes the early call10/8/2008Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Florida picks up another 2010 commit10/8/2008GatorBait.net
Video: Elam Can Do It All10/6/2008Rivals.com

Stats

RushingReceivingDefense
Year YdsTDNoYdsTDTckTFLSck
2008 (Jr.)431439776891219

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