Jonah Elliss

Jonah Elliss is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Utah Utes.

Jonah Elliss
Utah Utes – No. 83
PositionDefensive end
ClassJunior
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
Career history
College
  • Utah (2021–present)
High schoolMoscow Senior
(Moscow, Idaho)

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]

Personal life

Elliss's father, Luther Elliss, played defensive tackle in the NFL for 10 seasons.[7] Three of his older brothers, Kaden, Christian, and Noah played football at Idaho and currently play in the NFL.[8]

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 follows Dad's footsteps". Lewiston Morning Tribune. August 13, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  8. 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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