[1] As a junior in 2015, Molden helped lead West Linn to a 12–2 mark and a berth in the 6A state title game.

Molden earned first-team All-Three Rivers League on both offense and defense.

In his senior season, Molden helped lead the West Linn to a 14–0 record, including a 62–7 victory in the 6A state championship game.

[2] Although Molden's father was a standout at the University of Oregon, Elijah wanted to create his own legacy.

[7] On December 21, 2020, Molden announced that he would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter his name in the 2021 NFL draft.

[8] On April 30, 2021, the Tennessee Titans selected Molden with the 100th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

[16] In 2023, Molden played in 15 games with eight starts, recording 73 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception.

[17] On August 28, 2024, Molden was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

[18] He made 15 appearances (12 starts) for the Chargers, recording three interceptions, seven pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and 75 combined tackles.

His father is a member of the University of Oregon Hall of Fame and an eight-year NFL cornerback.