Jalen Elliott (born July 7, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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at Notre Dame. He previously played for the

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and the

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College career

Elliott played

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

as an

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after the

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. On September 5, 2020, he was released by the Lions. On September 1, 2021, the Lions signed Elliott to the

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. On October 23, 2021, he was activated from the practice squad by the Lions for the team's week 7 game against the

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. 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

. He was waived on August 20.

Las Vegas Raiders

On November 9, 2022, Elliott was signed to the practice squad of the

. 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

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. 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.

San Antonio Brahmas

On October 30, 2024, Elliott signed with the

of the United Football League (UFL).

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Elliott, Jalen 1998 births Living people American football safeties Detroit Lions players Las Vegas Raiders players New England Patriots players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Richmond, Virginia San Antonio Brahmas players