Javien Elliott

Javien Elliott (born July 18, 1993) is an American gridiron football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State.

Javien Elliott
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Elliott with the Tiger-Cats in 2023
No. 7 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-18) July 18, 1993
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
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
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:77
Quarterback sacks:0.5
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com

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]

Elliott with the Carolina Panthers in 2019.

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]

Calgary Stampeders

On September 20, 2021, Elliott signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[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

On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Elliott had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[15]

References
  1. 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.
  14. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  15. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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