Elmer F. Madar (November 28, 1920 – February 9, 1972) was an All American football player at the University of Michigan in 1942 and 1946.

He was a backup quarterback for the University of Michigan in 1941 and moved to end in 1942 where he played in 10 games, scored two touchdowns and made 12 receptions for 160 yards.

He was part of the 1942 Michigan line with Merv Pregulman, Julius Franks, Al Wistert, Bob Kolesar, Bill Pritula and Phil Sharpe that was known as the "Seven Oak Posts," due to their reputation for not using substitutes.

In December 1946, he was named to the Associated Press All-American team,[2] Madar was the first pick in the 1947 All-America Football Conference draft by the Miami Seahawks.

Late in September 1947, Madar was signed by the Baltimore Colts and joined the team as an end for the rest of the 1947 season.