Jalen Elliott
Jalen Anthony Elliott is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders.
College career
Elliott played college football at Notre Dame from 2016 to 2019. He was named a captain for Notre Dame during his senior year in 2019.Professional career
Detroit Lions
On May 1, 2020, Elliott signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft. On September 5, 2020, he was released by the Lions.On September 1, 2021, the Lions signed Elliott to the practice squad. On October 23, 2021, he was activated from the practice squad by the Lions for the team's week 7 game against the Los Angeles Rams. He was signed to the active roster on November 9.
On May 12, 2022, the Lions waived Elliott to make room for their rookie class.
New England Patriots
On August 2, 2022, Elliott signed with the New England Patriots. He was waived on August 20.Las Vegas Raiders
On November 9, 2022, Elliott was signed to the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on May 1, 2023.Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 8, 2023, Elliott signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waived on August 28, 2023.Elliott signed a letter of intent with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL on October 30, before re-signing to the Steelers' practice squad on October 31. He was released on November 28. Elliott was re-signed to the practice squad on December 19.
On January 17, 2024, Elliott signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers. He made the Steelers 53-man roster, playing in two games before being waived on October 1, 2024.