Elliott Brown (gridiron football)

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Elliott Brown
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Brown with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
No. 41 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-02) February 2, 1998 (age 27)
Odenton, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Charles Herbert Flowers (Springdale, Maryland)
College: Virginia (2017–2021)
NFL draft: 2022: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Elliott Brown (born February 2, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was also a defensive end for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life

Elliott Brown was born on February 2, 1998, in Odenton, Maryland. [1] He first played high school football at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Maryland, as a wide receiver. [2] He caught 12 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown his senior year in 2015. [2] Brown also participated in basketball and track at Flowers High. [2]

Brown then spent a postgraduate year at the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, in 2016. [2] He continued in all three sports at Taft. [2] In football, he caught 53 passes for 504 yards and five touchdowns on offense while also posting two sacks on defense. [2] He was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and a two-star recruit by both Scout.com and 247Sports.com. [2]

College career

Brown played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia. He played in ten games as a true freshman in 2017, recording two assisted tackles and 0.5 sacks. [2] He appeared in all 13 games the next year in 2018, posting two solo tackles, three assisted tackles, one sack, and one interception. [2] Brown played in eight games during the 2019 season, totaling one solo tackle, seven assisted tackles, and 0.5 sacks. [2] He appeared in all ten games, including his first career start, in 2020, recording three solo tackles, one assisted tackle, and one pass breakup. [2] He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for the 2020–21 school year. [3] Brown played in 12 games, starting five, as a senior in 2021, totaling 25 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, three sacks, and one pass breakup. [2] He majored in foreign affairs at Virginia. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		232 lb
(105 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.59 s1.58 s2.70 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [4]

Edmonton Elks

Brown was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on June 4, 2023. [5] He was promoted to the active roster on July 12, placed on injured reserve on August 16, and activated on September 14, 2023. [5] He dressed in nine games, starting three overall, during the 2023 season, posting ten defensive tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble. [6] [1]

Brown started all 18 games for Edmonton in 2024, recording 44 defensive tackles, eight sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup. [1] [6] The Elks finished the 2024 season with a 7–11 record. [7] His eight sacks were tied for the most in the league. [8] He earned CFL West All-Star honors for his performance during the 2024 season. [8] The Elks released Brown on January 8, 2025, so he could pursue NFL opportunities. [9]

Arizona Cardinals

Brown signed a futures deal with the Arizona Cardinals on January 13, 2025. [8] In March 2025, he participated in the CFL mentorship program, which is a "joint venture between the [CFL] and CFL Players’ Association that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the business of the game and potential opportunities after football." [10] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [11] [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Elliott Brown". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Elliott Brown". University of Virginia . Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Virginia Places 493 on ACC Honor Roll". University of Virginia. July 13, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Elliott Brown College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Edmonton Elks Transactions - 2023" . Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Elliott Brown". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2024 Edmonton Elks (CFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 Gershman, Zach. "Elliott Brown Signs First NFL Contract With Cardinals". Arizona Cardinals . Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ "ELKS RELEASE DL ELLIOTT BROWN TO PURSUE NFL OPPORTUNITIES". CFL.ca. January 9, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ Ralph, Dan (March 3, 2025). "Former Edmonton Elk Elliott Brown getting a head start on life after football". Global News . Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gershman, Zach. "Cardinals Announce Initial 13 Players To Practice Squad For 2025". azcardinals.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ Urban, Darren. "Bam Knight Surprise, Nolen On PUP As Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To 53-Man Roster". azcardinals.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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