Dave Elle was drafted No. 252 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1990
The pick
How Dave Elle came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
South Dakota
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1990 classAround pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Elle.
Arizona
Iowa
Stephen F. Austin
Iowa State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Elle in the 1990 NFL Draft
Dave Elle is a Tight end out of South Dakota selected No. 252 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. South Dakota has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dave Elle drafted?
Dave Elle was selected No. 252 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/dave-elle.
What college did Dave Elle play for?
Dave Elle played college football at South Dakota in the MVFC. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.
How did Dave Elle's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/dave-elle.