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Homer Elias is a former guard out of Tennessee State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 107th overall pick (round 4) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Homer Elias Career Stats
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | 87 | 5 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1978–1984)
Born: Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-3
Draft Class Context
Homer Elias was the 5th of 11 Gs selected in the 1978 draft. The 107th overall pick has been used 55 times in draft history. Tennessee State had 8 players drafted in 1978, among them Sylvester Hicks and Stan Johnson. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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