Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd AV
198522NYJDB37100034202514.0420
1986232TMDB12002243503619.84350
DETDB4330011001010.0100
PITDB379002142503620.24250
198825TAMDB4016010000.03477205122.77870
198926TAMDB4016004068503017.16850
199027SDGDB2812002457109023.85710
199128SDGDB2816102753504219.85351
Career82110000.0150304009020.330551
2 yrsSDG281051110609021.711061
2 yrsTAM32010000.074145705119.714720
1 yrDET30011001010.0100
1 yrNYJ100034202514.0420
1 yrPIT9002142503620.24250
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Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
198522NYJDB37100010000.0
1986232TMDB120011000.0
PITDB3790011000.0
198825TAMDB40160390911600.0
198926TAMDB40160100021000.0
199027SDGDB28120100022000.5
199128SDGDB28161100010001.0
Career821690985601.5
2 yrsSDG281200032001.5
2 yrsTAM320490932600.0
1 yrDET30000.0
1 yrNYJ100010000.0
1 yrPIT90011000.0

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: -2.00 (1751st among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02)

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Donnie Elder?

Donnie Elder is 60 years old.

When was Donnie Elder born?

Donnie Elder was born on December 13, 1963.

Where was Donnie Elder born?

Donnie Elder was born in Chattanooga, TN.

How tall is Donnie Elder?

Donnie Elder is 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Donnie Elder weigh when playing?

Donnie Elder weighed 175 lbs (79 kg) when playing.

Is Donnie Elder in the Hall of Fame?

Donnie Elder has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Donnie Elder play?

Donnie Elder played 82 games over his career.

When did Donnie Elder retire?

Donnie Elder last played in 1991.