Javien Elliott
 Elliott with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023 | |||||||||
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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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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| CFL status: | American | ||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Javien Elliott (born July 18, 1993) is an American professional football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State.
College career[edit]
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[edit]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]
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[edit]
On 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[edit]
On 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[edit]
On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Elliott had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Brickman, Patrick (August 8, 2018). "Rutherford Alum Javien Elliott's Path to the NFL". MyPanhandle.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ 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". www.espn.com. 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.
External links[edit]
- 1993 births
- Living people
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- Sportspeople from Panama City, Florida
- Players of American football from Florida
- Florida State Seminoles football players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Carolina Panthers players
- Tallahassee Community College alumni
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from Florida