Jordan Elliott (born March 27, 1997) is an American professional gridiron football player who plays as a defensive tackle. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft after a collegiate career at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Elliott has also been a member of the Chicago Bears.
Early life and education
Jordan Elliott was born in Leesburg, Florida. He attended The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he played high school football and earned recognition as a three-star recruit. Elliott committed to the University of Central Florida, joining the UCF Knights football program in 2015.
College career
At UCF, Elliott redshirted his first year and then played from 2016 to 2018. Over his college tenure, he appeared in 38 games, recording 71 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He was part of the Knights' undefeated 2017 season, during which UCF claimed a self-designated national championship. Elliott earned All-AAC honorable mention honors in his junior year.
Professional career
2019 NFL Draft
Elliott was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the Browns on May 14, 2019.
Cleveland Browns (2019–2022)
During his rookie season, Elliott appeared in 15 games, primarily as a rotational defensive lineman, recording 16 total tackles. He continued in a similar role through the 2020 and 2021 seasons, contributing to the Browns' defensive line rotation and participating in special teams. In 2022, he played in 13 games and posted 12 tackles.
Chicago Bears (2023–present)
On March 17, 2023, Elliott signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. He entered the 2023 season competing for a spot on the Bears' defensive line depth chart.
Personal life
Elliott is known for his community involvement, including participation in youth football camps and charitable events in his hometown of Leesburg.
References
- NFL.com player profile: Jordan Elliott
- Pro-Football-Reference.com statistics
- University of Central Florida Athletics archives
(This entry reflects information available from publicly accessible sources as of April 2026.)