Elijah Culp
Career Summary
Elijah Culp is a cornerback who began his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals.
Culp played at Austin Peay, Troy, Charlotte and James Madison before signing with Arizona as an undrafted rookie in 2026.
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High School
Culp attended Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He earned I-Meck 4A All-Conference recognition as a senior in 2019, recorded two interceptions and 26 passes defensed, and played in the Blue-Grey Football All-American Bowl and Queen City Senior Bowl.
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College Career
Culp played 44 college games across five seasons and four programs.
He totaled 106 tackles, three interceptions and 14 passes defensed. At James Madison in 2025, he started 13 games and had 46 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, an interception and eight passes defensed.
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Path to the NFL
Culp signed with Arizona as an undrafted rookie in 2026.
The Cardinals announced their agreement with the James Madison cornerback after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Culp began his NFL career with Arizona in 2026.
Arizona listed the 5-foot-11, 190-pound rookie cornerback as number 26.
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Career Accomplishments
Culp earned third-team All-Sun Belt recognition in 2025.
The honor followed his one season at James Madison.
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Playing Style
Culp produced passes defensed and interceptions throughout his college career.
His 2025 James Madison season included eight passes defensed and one interception.
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