2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Jonah Elliss

Jonah Elliss

Position: Edge – Projected: 3rd Round

History & Measurables

Born: Apr. 3rd, 2003 – Moscow, ID

High School: Moscow Senior

College: Utah

Height: 6’2″       Weight: 248 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

• Motor
• Stamina
• Bend

The Bad

• Inconsistent burst off LOS
• Block shedding
• Setting the edge

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Pass Rush Stats: Min 100 Pass Rush Snaps

• PFF Pass Rush Grade: 90.1 (T-16 Among Edge Defenders)
• Pash Rush Win Rate: 17.7% (T-34 Among Edge Defenders)
• QB Hits: 2 (T-291 Among Edge Defenders)
• Sacks: 13 (T-6 Among Edge Defenders)
• Hurries: 24 (T-69 Among Edge Defenders)

2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Run Defense Snaps

• PFF Run Defense Grade: 67.3 (T-214th Among Edge Defenders)
• Run Stops: 12 (T-187th Among Edge Defenders)

Film Notes and Highlights

Jonah Elliss a finesse pass rusher with a good motor. When he is able to attack first he unloads quick hands on OL and usually wins his rep quite easily. He doesn’t have enough bend to win all of the time, but normally can attack first with a step advantage. He has great stamina and motor. You will rarely see Elliss subbed out of games and he will run 20 yards for a tackle.

Elliss’ burst off the LOS is inconsistent. When he times a snap he can be unstoppable, but more often than not he’s late. Elliss needs to be better at setting the edge. He struggles against RPO and misdirection plays and can get buried by run blockers – including TEs and fullbacks. He really struggles to shed blocks. Elliss has a lot of potential, but he also has a lot of work to do. To me, he is a early Day 3 prospect.  – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Oregon State 2023, vs Oregon 2023, vs Washington 2023)

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