Roney Elam

Mississippi State

Oct 4 (Sat)

6:30 PM

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Height:
6-2
Weight:
192
Position:
Defensive Back
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Newton, Texas
High School:
Newton

2019 (SENIOR): Has started three games … Made his first career interception, returning it 24 yards, and his first sack, good for a 5-yard loss … Had three tackles and an interception at Clemson.

2018 (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, totaling 12 tackles, and two pass breakups … had a career-high six tackles against NC State.

2017 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in eight games, making two tackles, once at UCLA.

2016 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in 12 games ... recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops ... broke up a pass against New Mexico State ... recorded a season-high three tackles against UTSA (Nov. 19) ... received the Academic Excellence Award at the 2016 team banquet.

2015: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by W.T. Johnston at Newton High School ... as a senior in Class 3A, Elam earned first-team all-state honors and district MVP honors after making 66 tackles, with three forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles ... made five interceptions and returned two for touchdowns ... blocked an amazing four field goal tries ... on offense, he contributed 347 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, while completing 22-of-61 passes for 498 yards ... was all-district on offense and defense as a junior ... contributed 23 tackles with five interceptions on defense ... on offense, he passed for 976 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 515 yards and seven scores ... was named district’s top newcomer as a sophomore after making 57 tackles with six pickoffs.