Homer Cary Elias (May 1, 1955 – October 3, 2001) was an

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who played seven seasons for the Detroit Lions in the

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(NFL). After playing collegiate football at

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, Elias appeared in 96 career NFL games, with a 39 average. He was a fourth-round selection (107th overall) in the 1978 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions which had acquired the pick along with

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from the Baltimore Colts for

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one day earlier on May 1, 1978.1978 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, May 2, 1978 (Rounds 1–6) & May 3, 1978 (Rounds 7–12) – Pro Sports Transactions.
Retrieved October 20, 2020 Homer Elias died on October 3, 2001 of an apparent heart attack. He was 46 years old.

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