ULM Warhawks

2015 (RS-Sophomore)
Came back from an injury to play in each of the last five games… Made four total stops on the season, including 2 ½ for loss against Troy, Arkansas State and Texas State in consecutive weeks.

2014 (RS-Freshman)
Appeared in a total of 11 games... Made collegiate debut in conference opener against Idaho... Totaled three total tackles in road contest at LSU.

2013 (Freshman)
Redshirted... Was twice named the coaches’ scout team player of the week on defense (Tulane game week; Arkansas State game week).

Prep
Had a huge impact on Dutchtown High School Athletics and left as one of the most accomplished athletes playing two sports... Earned three letters in football at Dutchtown High School under the direction of Benny Saia... Was a three-time all-district selection... Named all-metro following junior and senior seasons and was named honorable mention all-state as a senior... Also eared three letters as a member of the Griffins’ track and field team... Earned all-metro honors in track and field as a junior... Claimed the 2012 Individual State Championship in the shot put as a junior with a throw of 55’ - helping Dutchtown win the Team State Championship... The Dutchtown HS squad claimed the overall team title in 2012... Successfully defended shot put title with a throw of 56’-10.25’ in the 2013 State Championship... Was high school teammates with current Warhawk Alec Osborne... Participated in ULM’s 2012 Football Showcase in St. Amant, La.

Personal
Full name is David Allen Elias, Jr... Born April 6, 1995, in Baton Rouge, La... Son of David, Sr., and Julie Elias... Lists hunting and fishing as hobbies.