Austin Peay State University Athletics

Awards and Honors:
OVC Defensive Player of the Week: March 16 (2020-21)
OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2020-21)
Dean's List (F20)

2020-2021 (Freshman): Appeared in all nine games, starting three times at cornerback, during the 2020-2021 season… Intercepted two passes against Southeast Missouri (March 14), tallying a career-best six tackles, a half tackle for loss, and breaking up a pass – earning OVC Defensive Player of the Week… Broke up two passes against Jacksonville State (March 28)… Finished the season with 22 tackles and tied for the team lead with a pair of interceptions.

High School: A cornerback for head coach Mike Palmieri at Mallard Creek High School… Selected to play in 2019 Blue-Grey Football All-American Bowl and the 2019 Queen City Senior Bowl… Named I-Meck 4A Conference as a senior after recording two interceptions and 26 pass breakups.

Personal: Elijah Jimire Culp is the son of Marcus and Lanecia Culp… Birthday is Sept. 14… Has two brothers, Chris and Noah… Undecided on major.