Kentucky Wildcats#- · DT Matt Elam
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- Former player
Matt Elam played DT for Kentucky. In the 2017 season he had 8 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Matt Elam career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | UK | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2016 to 2017. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Matt Elam: Kentucky DT profile and stats
Matt Elam is a DT for Kentucky. This profile tracks Matt Elam's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Matt Elam in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Matt Elam play for?
Matt Elam plays for Kentucky at DT.
What position does Matt Elam play?
Matt Elam is a DT for Kentucky.