Career
Teaming with Cedric Hardman, Jimmy Webb and Tommy Hart, the 49ers Gold Rush defensive line led the NFL in sacks during the 1976 season. Elam had 14.5 sacks in 1976 and led the team with 17.5 sacks in 1977. Elam played college football at Tennessee State University and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the 49ers.
He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1976 and 1977.