Vann William McElroy (born January 13, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama), is a former professional American football defensive back who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 193-pound (88 kg), safety from Baylor University, he was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the third round of the 1982 NFL Draft. McElroy played in consecutive Pro Bowls following the 1983 and 1984 seasons, and was a member of the Raiders' 1983 team that won Super Bowl XVIII in a rout of the favored Washington Redskins.