Jonah Elliss is an American NFL defensive end for the Denver Broncos as of the 2024 NFL season. The Broncos selected him as the 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL season. As of Week 18 in the 2024 NFL season, he has recorded 38 total tackles, 5.0 sacks, and 2 pass deflections (via Pro Football Reference). Elliss played college football at the University of Utah for three years from 2021 to 2023.
Born in Moscow, Idaho in the United States, Eliss attended Moscow High School, where he was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. After finishing high school, he committed to playing college football at the University of Utah. His three seasons with the Utes resulted in 78 tackles and 16 sacks (via Sports Reference).
Who are Jonah Elliss’ Parents?
Luther and Rebecca Elliss are Jonah Elliss' parents. The couple are parents to 12 children, of which five are biological while the other seven are adopted.
Jonah Elliss Mother
Jonah Elliss’ mother is Rebecca Elliss. According to her Facebook profile, she went to the University of Utah.
Jonah Elliss Father
Luther Elliss is the father of Jonah Elliss. He is a former defensive tackle who played 10 seasons in the NFL. Luther Elliss started his professional football career with the Detroit Lions in 1995 and then joined the Broncos for the 2004 season. The Lions selected him in the first round as the 20th overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft. Luther finished his NFL tenure with 331 total tackles and 29 sacks from 134 games (via Pro Football Reference).
In 2017, he began his coaching career as the defensive line coach for the Idaho Vandals football team, a position he held until 2021. According to the official website of the University of Utah, he became the defensive tackles coach there in 2022 and continues to hold the same position as of January 2025.
What Nationality are Jonah Elliss’ Parents?
Luther Elliss holds American nationality as he was born on March 22, 1973, in Mancos, Colorado. As for Jonah Elliss’ mother, Rebecca, there is no official information on her nationality.
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FAQs on Jonah Elliss Parents
A. Jonah Elliss is 21 years old as of January 2025. He was born on April 3, 2003.
A. Jonah Elliss weighs approximately 248 lb (112 kg).
A. Jonah Elliss’ major in college is communication.
A. Jonah Elliss stands 6 feet 2 inches.
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