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Elijah Molden

Cornerback · Washington

A three-time All-Pac-12 pick at Washington, Molden has carved out a versatile role as a nickel corner and slot defender for the Chargers.

Elijah Molden followed his father Alex Molden's path into the NFL and has become a reliable, ball-hawking presence in the defensive backfield. He broke out with a strong 2024 season in Los Angeles before injuries limited his 2025 campaign.

★ Three-time All-Pac-12 selection at Washington

★ Third-round pick by the Titans in 2021 (No. 100 overall)

★ 75 tackles and 3 interceptions in 2024 with the Chargers

Path to the league

Molden started for four seasons at Washington, finishing with 153 tackles, five interceptions and 25 passes defensed while earning three All-Pac-12 selections, including first-team honors in each of his final two seasons. The Tennessee Titans drafted him in the third round, 100th overall, in 2021.

Career highlights

Molden played three seasons in Tennessee before a trade sent him to the Chargers in 2024. He broke out that year with 75 tackles, seven passes defensed and three interceptions, establishing himself as a key piece of the Los Angeles secondary.

2025 season recap

A knee issue that landed him on injured reserve to close 2024 carried into 2025 and limited his availability, though he returned to record 28 solo tackles, one interception and one pass defensed for the Chargers before finishing the season healthy.