Measurables
• Timed at 4.46 in the 40-yard dash while camping at the University of Tennessee.
Statistics
• Notched five interceptions and broke up seven passes as a senior.
• Passed for 2,664 yards and 38 touchdowns the last two seasons.
Honors
• Named to the Virginia High School League 2015 All-State first team as a defensive back and offensive all-purpose player.
• Earned VHSL 2014 All-State first-team honors as an offensive all-purpose player.
• Chosen as a 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Virginia Football second-team performer as a defensive back.
• Selected to The Richmond Times-Dispatch 2015 All-Metro first team as a defensive back.
• Earned Richmond Times-Dispatch first-team honors as a quarterback in 2014.
• Named to the All-Conference 12 first team as a defensive back and utility player on offense.
All-Star Games And Camps
• Won defensive MVP honors in the Virginia High School Coaches Association all-star game after breaking up five passes and making five tackles.
Recruitment
• Committed to Notre Dame on June 19, 2015.
• Picked the Irish over Auburn, Georgia and Virginia Tech.
• Received offers from Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Virginia Tech, North Carolina State, Virginia, Maryland and Wake Forest.
• Primarily recruited by tight ends coach Scott Booker. Secondary recruiters were defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and secondary coach Todd Lyght.
• Made his official visit to Notre Dame Oct. 17.
• Took an unofficial visit to Notre Dame Sep. 5.
Notable
• Born July 7, 1998.
• Three-year starter on the varsity basketball team; started for two years at Mechanicsville (Va.) Hanover and one year at Bird.
• Earned second team 2013-14 All-Group 4A South Region basketball honors as a guard for Hanover.
• His father, Anthony Elliott, played football at Virginia Tech.
2016 Projection
• An instinctive and athletic player that could push for a spot in the two-deep at free safety next season. At the very least, he could quickly emerge as a key special teams player.
Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell:
“Elliott possesses strong overall athleticism and good size, but none of his traits alone make him a special player. What makes Elliott such a special prospect are his intangibles combined with his athletic tools. He has top-notch instincts, is a high-IQ football player and has a knack for making plays and winning football games.
“Athletically, Elliott shows good speed and range thanks to his loose hips and impressive foot quickness, which will translate nicely to the secondary. Elliott has the athletic skills to play cornerback as well as the instincts, range and toughness to play free safety.”
To read about why Elliott chose Notre Dame click HERE.
