Javien Elliott (born July 18, 1993) is an American former professional football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State.
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | July 18, 1993 Panama City, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Panama City (FL) Rutherford | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||
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College career
editAfter receiving little attention from college football recruiters in high school, Elliott enrolled at Florida State University after a year at Tallahassee Community College and walked-on to the football team. He spent his first two seasons playing on the team's scout team and earned a scholarship going into his senior season. As a senior, Elliott played in 12 games and started the final six of his career.[1]
Professional career
editTampa Bay Buccaneers
editElliott signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 26, 2016.[2] He was released on September 3, 2016 and was signed to their practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2016.[5]
Elliott appeared in 15 games during the 2017 season with the Buccaneers.[1]
On September 1, 2018, Elliott was waived by the Buccaneers and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6][7] He was promoted to the active roster on September 8, 2018.[8] On October 23, 2018, Elliot was waived by the Buccaneers and was re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] He was again promoted to the active roster on October 31, 2018.[11]
Carolina Panthers
editOn June 5, 2019, Elliott signed with the Carolina Panthers.[12] In week 6 against his former team, the Buccaneers, Elliott recorded an interception off Jameis Winston in the 37–26 win.[13]
Calgary Stampeders
editOn September 20, 2021, Elliott signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14] He played for two seasons with the Stampeders and became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[15]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editOn February 14, 2023, it was announced that Elliott had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.[15] He retired on May 10, 2024.[16]
References
edit- ^ a b Brickman, Patrick (August 8, 2018). "Rutherford Alum Javien Elliott's Path to the NFL". MyPanhandle.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Phillipse, Sander (May 26, 2016). "The latest Buccaneer played just one year of college football". Bucsnation.com.
- ^ Ferrante, Bob (September 3, 2016). "NFL 'Noles: Bucs cut Javien Elliott". CBSSports.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 5, 2016). "Bucs Form Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2016). "Josh Allen, Javien Elliott Promoted". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 8, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Place De'Vante Harris on IR". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Arcia, Gil (October 23, 2018). "Bucs add a veteran linebacker and cornerback". Bucsnation.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2018). "Javien Elliott Returns to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (October 31, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Release LB Kevin Minter". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Henson, Max (June 5, 2019). "Panthers sign Javien Elliott to one-year deal". Panthers.com.
- ^ "McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26". ESPN. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Javien Elliott". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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