Javien Elliott

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Javien Elliott
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Elliott with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023
No. 7 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-18) July 18, 1993 (age 30)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Panama City (FL) Rutherford
College: Florida State
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:77
Sacks:0.5
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:2
Player stats at 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.

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College career

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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]

Elliott with the Carolina Panthers in 2019. Javien Elliott.png
Elliott with the Carolina Panthers in 2019.

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

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

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

On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Elliott had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. [15]

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  2. ↑ Phillipse, Sander (May 26, 2016). "The latest Buccaneer played just one year of college football". Bucsnation.com.
  3. ↑ Ferrante, Bob (September 3, 2016). "NFL 'Noles: Bucs cut Javien Elliott". CBSSports.com.
  4. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 5, 2016). "Bucs Form Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2016). "Josh Allen, Javien Elliott Promoted". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
  6. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  7. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 8, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Place De'Vante Harris on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  9. ↑ Arcia, Gil (October 23, 2018). "Bucs add a veteran linebacker and cornerback". Bucsnation.com.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2018). "Javien Elliott Returns to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ↑ Smith, Scott (October 31, 2018). "Bucs Promote Javien Elliott, Release LB Kevin Minter". Buccaneers.com.
  12. ↑ Henson, Max (June 5, 2019). "Panthers sign Javien Elliott to one-year deal". Panthers.com.
  13. ↑ "McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26". www.espn.com. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  15. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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