Elizmar Jeremias took a later road to the PBR than most, but once he arrived, he wasted little time making an impact. The Anapu, Brazil, native made his PBR debut in January 2023 in his late 20s and, within a matter of weeks, had worked his way from the Touring Pro Division to the Velocity Tour and onto the Unleash The Beast series. Bull riding had always been part of his world, though. Jeremias grew up in a family of bull riders and says getting on that first bull was the hardest step — once he did, he was hooked.

Jeremias quickly proved particularly valuable in PBR Teams competition. Selected by the Oklahoma Freedom in the first round of the 2023 Reserve Roster Draft, the 6-foot-1 left-hander went 7-for-18 during his rookie Teams season and twice posted what was, at the time, a career-best 89.25 points. He also delivered when the postseason arrived, riding Fierce’s Dirt Nap for 88.25 points in Oklahoma’s opening-round victory at the 2023 PBR Teams Championship and later adding 87.5 points on Double R Hat House Pepper Shaker in the Last Chance Game.

When the franchise relocated to Florida in 2024, Jeremias remained a steady piece of the lineup. He went 10-for-21 during the regular season, covering nearly 48% of his bulls as the Freedom finished third in the league standings and ultimately fourth at the PBR Teams Championship. After helping establish himself as one of the dependable Brazilian riders in the league, Jeremias now brings that experience to the Arizona Ridge Riders, looking to make an impact for a new team.

Jeremias has also continued chasing individual success across the Velocity Tour and Touring Pro Division, including a trip to the 2024 Velocity Tour Finals and an opportunity at the inaugural Ride for Redemption during the PBR World Finals. From a late PBR debut to becoming a regular presence in the Teams league, Jeremias’ path has been defined by making up for lost time quickly — and proving he belongs every time his name is called.