Jacob Elder

Year:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Helena, Mont.

Montana: Jacob may contribute on special teams, and is vying for playing time at running back.

2011: He was a redshirt at UM.

High School: He earned nine letters at Capital High School: four in track, three in football, and two in wrestling...played on two state championship football squads..served as a team captain in football and track as a senior...second team all-state pick as a junior (halfback) and senior (fullback) in football...senior season he rushed for 1,056 yards and 15 touchdowns... was an outstanding printer and honorable mention all-state in track three times... received the "Iron Man" award in track...his high school football coach was Pat Murphy.

Personal: He is a sociology/criminology major. His parents are Travis and Kelly Elder of Helena. Birth date: Nov. 29, 1992. Misc.: He was born in Monrovia, the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia.