Elgin McDuffey is a 6'1", 235-pound linebacker for the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Jackson, Mississippi native attended Callaway High School, where he recorded 32 tackles and 12 tackles for loss across four games as a senior, earning 6A Second Team All-State honors. McDuffey spent two seasons at East Central Community College, appearing in 20 games with 86 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, and three interceptions. As a sophomore, he logged 59 stops, 5.0 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and 0.5 sacks for six yards while helping East Central win the South State championship in 2025. He enrolled at EMU for the Winter 2026 semester as a junior.