Javien Elliott

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Javien Elliott
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Elliott with the Carolina Panthers in 2019
Calgary Stampeders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-18) July 18, 1993 (age 28)
Panama City, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Panama City (FL) Rutherford
College:Florida State
Undrafted:2016
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:77
Quarterback sacks:0.5
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Javien Elliott (born July 18, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Florida State.

College career[]

After 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[]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

Elliott 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[]

On June 5, 2019, Elliott signed with the Carolina Panthers.[12] In week 6 against his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Elliott recorded an interception off Jameis Winston in the 37-26 win. [13]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Brickman, Patrick (August 8, 2018). "Rutherford Alum Javien Elliott's Path to the NFL". MyPanhandle.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  2. ^ Phillipse, Sander (May 26, 2016). "The latest Buccaneer played just one year of college football". Bucsnation.com.
  3. ^ Ferrante, Bob (September 3, 2016). "NFL 'Noles: Bucs cut Javien Elliott". CBSSports.com.
  4. ^ Smith, Scott (September 5, 2016). "Bucs Form Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  5. ^ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2016). "Josh Allen, Javien Elliott Promoted". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (September 8, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Place De'Vante Harris on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  9. ^ Arcia, Gil (October 23, 2018). "Bucs add a veteran linebacker and cornerback". Bucsnation.com.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2018). "Javien Elliott Returns to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (October 31, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Release LB Kevin Minter". Buccaneers.com.
  12. ^ Henson, Max (June 5, 2019). "Panthers sign Javien Elliott to one-year deal". Panthers.com.
  13. ^ "McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26". www.espn.com. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.

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