Kaiir Elam
Benjamin | West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Helped lead Benjamin to the 2018 FHSAA Class 3A Regional Final, and 2017 FHSAA Class 3A Regional Semifinals
- Played both defensive back and wide receiver
- Recorded nine interceptions (returning them for 123 yards), 71 tackles and three sacks
- Totaled 97 catches for 1,490 yards and 15 touchdowns over four years on varsity
- Played for former Gators quarterback Eric Kresser at Benjamin
- Also played basketball and ran track for Benjamin, averaging 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game last basketball season; he finished eighth in the 100 meters at the 2018 FHSAA Class 1A State Finals
- Chose Florida over 40 different offers including Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, and Ohio State
247Sports Info
- 247Sports.com star rating: 4
- 247Sports.com national ranking: 61
- 247Sports.com position ranking: 7
- 247Sports.com state ranking: 8
Personal Info
- His father, Abe Elam was a Super 11 pick and a first-team All-Area selection for Cardinal Newman in 1999
- His uncle, former Gators safety Matt Elam, was the Palm Beach Post 2009 Defensive Player of the Year, and Florida’s Mr. Football
- Both Abe and Matt went on to successful college careers and played in the NFL.
- Started playing football in middle school, while also trying his hand in baseball, basketball, swimming, and track and field