Jonah Elliss

• A second-year outside linebacker who has appeared in 17 regular-season games and one postseason game for Denver (2024), totaling 31 tackles (21 solo) and 5.0 sacks (27.5 yds.).
• Named to the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2024.
• Appeared in 35 career games (18 starts) over three seasons at the University of Utah (2021-23), totaling 78 tackles (47 solo), 16 sacks (123 yds.), three passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four fumbles recovered.
• Was named second team All-America by the Associated Press in 2023 after tallying 37 tackles (23 solo), 12 sacks (100 yds.), three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 10 starts.
• Named Pac-12 Defensive Line Player of the Week vs. UCLA and at Oregon State during the 2023 season.
• Started 8-of-11 games played in 2022 and earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention accolades after totaling 26 tackles (15 solo), three sacks (16 yds.), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Recorded 15 tackles (9 solo) and two fumble recoveries in 14 appearances during his freshman year in 2021.
• Attended Moscow (Idaho) Senior High School where he was named all-league twice and Inland Empire League Player of the Year as a senior.
• His father, Luther, played in the National Football League for 10 seasons—including one year with Denver in 2004—while his brothers Kaden, Christian and Noah currently play at the NFL level.
• Selected by the Broncos in the third round (76th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

• A second-year outside linebacker who has appeared in 17 regular-season games and one postseason game for Denver (2024), totaling 31 tackles (21 solo) and 5.0 sacks (27.5 yds.).
• Named to the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2024.
• Appeared in 35 career games (18 starts) over three seasons at the University of Utah (2021-23), totaling 78 tackles (47 solo), 16 sacks (123 yds.), three passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four fumbles recovered.
• Was named second team All-America by the Associated Press in 2023 after tallying 37 tackles (23 solo), 12 sacks (100 yds.), three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 10 starts.
• Named Pac-12 Defensive Line Player of the Week vs. UCLA and at Oregon State during the 2023 season.
• Started 8-of-11 games played in 2022 and earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention accolades after totaling 26 tackles (15 solo), three sacks (16 yds.), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Recorded 15 tackles (9 solo) and two fumble recoveries in 14 appearances during his freshman year in 2021.
• Attended Moscow (Idaho) Senior High School where he was named all-league twice and Inland Empire League Player of the Year as a senior.
• His father, Luther, played in the National Football League for 10 seasons—including one year with Denver in 2004—while his brothers Kaden, Christian and Noah currently play at the NFL level.
• Selected by the Broncos in the third round (76th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024: Elliss was named to the 2024 PFWA All-Rookie team after appearing in 17 contests as a rookie for Denver, totaling 31 tackles (21 solo) and 5.0 sacks (27.5 yds.)... Made his NFL debut at Sea. (9/8), appearing on defense and special teams... Recorded four tackles (3 solo) and his first-career sack on a one-yard takedown of Steelers QB Justin Fields vs. Pit. (9/15), becoming the 19th Broncos rookie to record a sack within his first two career games... Tallied a half sack (DT Malcolm Roach) of Jets QB Aaron Rodgers late in the fourth quarter to preserve Denver's lead at NYJ (9/29)... Registered a half sack (DE Zach Allen) of Saints QB Spencer Rattler at N.O. (10/17)... Nabbed his third sack of the year on a seven-yard takedown of Falcons QB Kirk Cousins vs. Atl. (11/17)... Recorded two solo tackles, including an eight-yard takedown of Raiders QB Desmond Ridder at L.V. (11/24)... Tallied three tackles (2 solo), including one sack of Browns QB Jameis Winston vs. Cle (12/2)... Tied with OLB Dondrea Tillman for the third-most sacks by a rookie in the NFL... Appeared in his first career postseason contest at Buf. (1/12) in the AFC Wild Card Playoff.

COLLEGE: Elliss was named second team All-America by the Associated Press after tallying 37 tackles (23 solo), 12 sacks (100 yds.), three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 10 starts as a junior in 2023... Missed part of the season due to an injury... Was named Pac-12 Defensive Line Player of the Week vs. UCLA and at Oregon State... Led the team in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (16)... Was leading the nation in sacks at the time of his injury... In 2022, tarted 8-of-11 games played and earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention accolades after totaling 26 tackles (15 solo), three sacks (16 yds.), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Tied for the team lead in forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2)... Recorded 15 tackles (9 solo) and two fumble recoveries in 14 appearances during his freshman year in 2021... Was named to the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Elliss attended Moscow (Idaho) Senior High School where he was named all-league twice and Inland Empire League Player of the Year as a senior... Helped lead the Bears to two district titles... Elliss earned his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Utah... His father, Luther, played in the National Football League for 10 seasons, including one year with Denver in 2004... Brothers Kaden, Christian and Noah also play at the NFL level... Jonah Elliss was born on April 3, 2003, in Moscow, Idaho.

TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft pick 5/14/24.