Ross Everett Elder (b. March 31, 1999) is a walk-on who has featured on special teams units.
Elder redshirted in 2017 and played in 11 games in 2018, tying for fourth on the team with four special teams tackles. Three of his tackles came on kickoff coverage.
Elder also played in a reserve role on defense against UTSA when he broke up a pass.
He earned first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2018 and is majoring in finance.
Elder lettered two seasons under head coach and former Wildcat Tony Severino at Rockhurst High School, including his senior year in 2016, when the Hawklets went 9-3 and reached the state semifinals.