Carolina Panthers (first stint) Elder was selected by the
Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 152nd overall, in the
2017 NFL draft. On September 3, 2017, he was placed on
injured reserve due to a knee injury. Elder was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.
New York Giants On September 2, 2019, Elder was signed to the
practice squad of the
New York Giants.
Carolina Panthers (second stint) On November 12, 2019, Elder was signed by the Panthers off the Giants' practice squad.
Detroit Lions Elder signed with the
Detroit Lions on April 1, 2021. He was released on August 31, 2021.
Carolina Panthers (third stint) On September 14, 2021, Elder was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.
Washington Football Team / Commanders Elder was signed off the Panthers' practice squad by the
Washington Football Team on October 13, 2021. He re-signed on January 11, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Elder was waived by the Commanders and signed to the practice squad the next day.
Houston Roughnecks / Gamblers On March 6, 2024, Elder was signed by the
Houston Roughnecks of the
United Football League (UFL). He re-signed with the team on August 27, 2024. ==Coaching career==