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Jonah Elliss

Jonah Elliss (born April 3, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes. He is the son of former Utes great and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Luther Elliss.[1] Three of his brothers have also played in the NFL: Kaden, Christian, and Noah. They are believed to be the only set of four brothers who have played in the NFL.[2]

Jonah Elliss
Elliss with the Denver Broncos in 2025
No. 52 – Denver Broncos
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2003-04-03) April 3, 2003 (age 23)
Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolMoscow Senior (Moscow, Idaho)
CollegeUtah (2021–2023)
NFL draft2024: 3rd round, 76th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles66
Sacks7.5
Forced fumbles1
Pass deflections3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Elliss was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He was raised in Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. He attended Moscow High School.[3] He was named the Inland Empire League Player of the Year as a senior.[4] Elliss was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Utah.[5]

College career

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Elliss played in all 14 of the Utah Utes games during his freshman season and recorded 15 tackles.[6] In 2022, his father Luther was hired by Utah and became his position coach.[7] He was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference after recording 26 tackles with six tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore.[8][9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		6 ft 7+1⁄4 in
(2.01 m)		4.17 s6.69 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Elliss was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round, 76th overall, in the 2024 NFL draft.[12][13] During the 2024 season, Elliss recorded five sacks, the third most of any rookie in the league. He was later selected to the 2024 PFWA All-Rookie Team.[14] In Denver's Wild Card loss against the Buffalo Bills, Elliss suffered a fractured scapula.[15]

His production declined in 2025 as he battled injury throughout the season, recording 28 tackles, two and a half sacks, five tackles-for-loss, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection.[16][17][18] He faced his brother Christian when the Broncos played the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. After the Broncos lost the game, the two brothers were seen embracing each other.[19]

During the 2026 offseason, head coach Sean Payton announced that Elliss would begin to take significant snaps at inside linebacker rather than outside during the upcoming season.[20]

Personal life

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Elliss's father, Luther Elliss, played defensive tackle in the NFL for 10 seasons.[21] Three of his older brothers, Kaden, Christian, and Noah played football at Idaho and currently play in the NFL.[22] Elliss has been in a relationship with Kasey Wardle since 2021.[23]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Staff, The Athletic College Football (October 22, 2023). "College football All-America teams at midseason: Michael Penix Jr. headlines first-half stars". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ Kosmider, Nick; Kendall, Josh (November 21, 2024). "Among the stakes when Falcons, Broncos meet Sunday: Elliss family bragging rights". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 10, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ Harriman, Pete (November 5, 2020). "In the family business of football, Moscow High standout Jonah Elliss wants to be king". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Seven Moscow football players honored by IEL". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. December 3, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ Coles, Joe (August 7, 2020). "Utah football gets commitment from Idaho linebacker Jonah Elliss, son of Ute great Luther Elliss". Deseret News. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ Markham, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Utes Spring Preview: Defensive Ends". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ Coon, John (October 31, 2023). "Family ties have created a valuable recruiting pipeline for No. 18 Utah". AP News. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ Berry, Halie (April 20, 2023). "Utah's Elliss Focused on Health and a Big 2023 Season". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  9. ↑ Call, Jeff (April 2, 2023). "Utah football: Who will make biggest impact on Utes' defensive line?". Deseret News. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Jonah Elliss Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jonah Elliss College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  12. ↑ McFadden, Ryan (April 27, 2024). "Broncos select Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss with 76th overall pick". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  13. ↑ Sarles, Jesse (April 26, 2024). "Denver Broncos select edge rusher Jonah Elliss from Utah in the NFL Draft's third round - CBS Colorado". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Daniels 2024 Rookie of the Year; All-Rookie Team". Pro Football Writers Association. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  15. ↑ Heath, Jon (January 27, 2025). "Broncos OLB Jonah Elliss had shoulder surgery; made All-Rookie team". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Jonah Elliss Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  17. ↑ Gabriel, Parker (October 17, 2025). "Broncos rule OLB Jonah Elliss out for second straight week due to shoulder injury". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  18. ↑ Fredrickson, Kyle (November 29, 2025). "OLB Jonah Elliss ruled out against Commanders with hamstring injury | Broncos notebook". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  19. ↑ Walker, Brandon (January 26, 2026). "NFL Films shares video of Christian Elliss consoling brother after loss". Broncos Wire. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  20. ↑ Jensen, Chad (March 31, 2026). "Broncos Eye New Position for Jonah Elliss, per Sean Payton". Denver Broncos On SI. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  21. ↑ Wiebe, Stephan (August 13, 2020). "Jonah Elliss follows Dad's footsteps". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  22. ↑ Call, Jeff (April 8, 2023). "Utah football: Jonah Elliss is carrying on a family tradition". Deseret News. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  23. ↑ "5 times Utah star Jonah Elliss and GF Kasey Wardle gave fans major couple goals via hearty IG posts". April 26, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
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