Jonah Elliss

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Jonah Elliss
No. 52 – Denver Broncos
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2003-04-03) April 3, 2003 (age 21)
Moscow, Idaho, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Moscow Senior (Moscow, Idaho)
College: Utah (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 3 / Pick: 76
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jonah Elliss (born April 3, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah Utes. He is the son of former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Luther Elliss and has three brothers that also play football: Kaden, Christian, and Noah.

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Early life and high school

Elliss grew up in Moscow, Idaho and attended Moscow High School. [1] He was named the Inland Empire League Player of the Year as a senior. [2] Elliss was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Utah. [3]

College career

Elliss played in all 14 of the Utah Utes games during his freshman season and recorded 15 tackles. [4] He was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference after recording 26 tackles with six tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore. [5] [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		4.17 s6.69 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [7] [8]

Elliss was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round, 76th overall, in the 2024 NFL draft.

Personal life

Elliss's father, Luther Elliss, played defensive tackle in the NFL for 10 seasons. [9] Three of his older brothers, Kaden, Christian, and Noah played football at Idaho and currently play in the NFL. Elliss is married to his wife of one year, Kasey Wardle. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "In the family business of football, Moscow High standout Jonah Elliss wants to be king". The Spokesman-Review . November 5, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Seven Moscow football players honored by IEL". Moscow-Pullman Daily News . December 3, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Utah football gets commitment from Idaho linebacker Jonah Elliss, son of Ute great Luther Elliss". Deseret News . August 7, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ Markham, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Utes Spring Preview: Defensive Ends". Rivals.com . Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Utah's Elliss Focused on Health and a Big 2023 Season". Rivals.com . April 20, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Utah football: Who will make biggest impact on Utes' defensive line?". Deseret News . April 2, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jonah Elliss Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jonah Elliss College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jonah Elliss follows Dad's footsteps". Lewiston Morning Tribune . August 13, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ Call, Jeff (April 8, 2023). "Utah football: Jonah Elliss is carrying on a family tradition". Deseret News . Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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