{"id":720,"date":"2023-07-10T17:15:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T22:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2024-02-23T11:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:20:08","slug":"uab-football-adds-2024-commitment-from-dl-antavious-elder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/10\/uab-football-adds-2024-commitment-from-dl-antavious-elder\/","title":{"rendered":"UAB Football Adds 2024 Commitment from DL Antavious Elder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elder.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elder-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elder announces his commitment to UAB on Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIRMINGHAM &#8211; UAB football got another stud defensive lineman today when Antavious Elder, out of Morgan County High (GA) committed to play for the Blazers. The 6&#8217;3&#8243; 260 pound lineman announced his commitment on social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UAB_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UAB_FB<\/a>\u2069 \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RgRBe2Ed6G\">pic.twitter.com\/RgRBe2Ed6G<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Antavious Elder (@Antavious8_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Antavious8_\/status\/1678527456284758024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elder had interest from different programs and reported offers from: UAB, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Middle Tennessee. He played on both sides of the ball last season for the Bulldogs but was definitely a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. Last season Elder had 60 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 forced fumbles. He helped lead Morgan County to a 7-4 record last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blazer Victory co-host and former UAB Blazers center, Darion Smith, provided the following evaluation of Elder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>X\u2019s and O\u2019s with Darion Smith (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theyDREAD75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@theyDREAD75<\/a>)<\/p>\n<cite>Elder is a guy who caught passes and had powerful runs resulting in touchdowns. Using a unique blend of athleticism, size, and strength he is also a terror on defense. Elder possesses the unique potential to be a next level gem if he commits to the process and is coached up well. Another great find by this coaching staff. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>UAB&#8217;s defensive line coach, Miguel Patrick, continues to do a great job recruiting for the Blazers in the state of Georgia. Patrick also landed the commitment of defensive lineman Kyle Moseley last week which you can read <a href=\"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/30\/uab-football-gets-2024-commitment-from-dl-kyle-mosley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>. Elder becomes the fifth player out of the state of Georgia to commit to play for UAB in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yeah we loading up now them trenches just got serious\u203c\ufe0f But we just getting started though\u203c\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc09<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FIREBREATHERSONLY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FIREBREATHERSONLY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lwon8Gc0A2\">pic.twitter.com\/lwon8Gc0A2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; M. Patrick (@CoachM_Patrick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachM_Patrick\/status\/1678456469107220488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Elder\u2019s announcement, UAB sits at 9 commitments for the class of 2024:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Naccari Johnson, 6\u20193\u201d 180 DB from Langston Hughes HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. AJ Miller, 6\u20194\u201d 220 TE from Pickerington HS (OH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Kaiki Baker, 6\u20193\u201d 195 S from Hillsboro HS (TN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Adrian Posse, 6\u20195\u201d 225 QB from Miami Northwestern HS (FL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Kelvin Hill, 5\u201911\u201d 175 DB from Carrollton HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Kyle Mosley, 6\u20191\u2033 280 DL from Cedar Grove HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Jaden Ligon, 6\u20195\u2033 315 OL from Lagrange High (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Joseph Doston, 6\u20194\u201d 230 DE from Tampa Catholic HS (FL)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Antavious Elder, 6&#8217;3&#8243; 260 DL from Morgan County HS (GA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Antavious Elder&#8217;s highlight film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudl.com\/profile\/9863337\/Antavious-Elder\/highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a> from his HUDL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Link to Elder&#8217;s 247 profile <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/Recruitment\/Antavious-Elder-159940\/RecruitInterests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help support Blazer Victory by subscribing to our Patreon page&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/BlazerPod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>. This not only helps support Blazer Victory\u2019s continued coverage of UAB athletics but also gets you access to exclusive podcast episodes each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BIRMINGHAM &#8211; UAB football got another stud defensive lineman today when Antavious Elder, out of Morgan County High (GA) committed to play for the Blazers. The 6&#8217;3&#8243; 260 pound lineman announced his commitment on social media: Elder had interest from different programs and reported offers from: UAB, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Middle Tennessee. 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