Florida top defensive player out against Tennessee, per report

Kaiir Elam is expected to miss Saturday’s Florida game against Tennessee, according to multiple reports.

Elam is an All-SEC cornerback, and expected to be one of the first defensive players drafted in next spring’s NFL Draft.

Elam suffered a knee injury in the second quarter against Alabama last week when he collided with Gators defensive back Trey Dean III, while breaking up a deep pass to Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III.

Elam this season has 8 tackles, an interception and 3 pass breakups.

The Florida defense could possibly shift coverage plans to include a combination of Avery Helm, Jason Marshall Jr. and Elijah Blades on Saturday night.

Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam is expected to be unavailable for tonight’s game against Tennessee, according to a source.

Elam is one of the nation’s top corners and a projected first round pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

— Josh Ward (@Josh_Ward) September 25, 2021

Am hearing #Gators All-SEC CB Kaiir Elam will be unavailable tonight against Tennessee.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 25, 2021