Jordan Elliott
Jordan Elliott is an American professional football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Texas [Longhorns football|Texas Longhorns] and Missouri Tigers and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Early life
Elliott attended Westside [High School (Houston)|Westside High School] in Houston, Texas. He played in the 2016 U.S. [Army All-American Bowl]. He committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college football.
College career
Elliott attended Texas for one season. He played in six games and recorded eight tackles. Prior to the 2017 season, he transferred to the University of Missouri. After sitting out 2017 due to transfer rules, Elliott played the next two years, recording 68 tackles and 5.5 sacks. After the 2019 season, he entered the 2020 NFL draft.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Elliott was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round with the 88th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on July 2, 2020. After two years in a rotational role, he was a full-time starter in 2022 and 2023.
On March 14, 2024, Elliott signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. In 2024 he saw his role in the team increase due to injuries to Kevin Givens and Javon Hargrave. He played 15 games and started 13, recording 19 tackles, two tackles for losses, and two quarterback hits. He missed one game in October with a knee injury and another in November with a concussion.