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Kaiir Elam has a new team. The Florida defensive back was selected by the Buffalo Bills with pick No. 23 in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Elam, a Florida legacy, was a top-50 overall recruit in the class of 2019 coming out of The Benjamin School. He signed with UF over 40 other scholarship offers and went on to be a 3-year contributor for the Gators before turning pro.
As a true freshman in 2019, Elam appeared in all 13 Florida games, making 5 starts, recording 11 tackles, 3 interceptions and 4 passes defended. He was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team.
Elam was voted All-SEC First Team by the conference coaches in 2020, his sophomore season. A starter in all 12 games, Elam logged 39 tackles including 1 for loss, 2 interceptions, 11 pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
This past season, Elam’s participation was limited to 10 games as he missed time due to injury. As a junior, he recorded 29 tackles (1.5 TFL), 5 pass breakups and an interception.
Kaiir’s uncle, Matt Elam, was also a defensive back at Florida (2010-12) before playing in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens selected Matt Elam in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
“Whatever team drafts me, will get the best out of me.” @kaiirelam5‘s journey continues. #NFLDraft | #GatorMade pic.twitter.com/iaAKmlD7r9
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 26, 2022
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