Matt Elliott (American football)
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Matt Elliott | |
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Date of birth: | October 1, 1968 |
Place of birth: | Carmel, IN |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Center / Guard |
Jersey №: | 52 |
College: | Michigan |
NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 12 / Pick 336 |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1992 1995-1997 |
Washington Redskins Carolina Panthers |
Stats at NFL.com |
Eric Matthew Elliott (born October 1, 1968 in Carmel, Indiana) played all three interior offensive line positions for the University of Michigan, starting 35 games for the Wolverines during his college career. He earned All-American honors as a senior in 1991 and was named the Gator Bowl co-MVP that year.
Elliot was chosen by the Washington Redskins as the 336th pick of the 1992 NFL Draft, giving him the designation of Mr. Irrelevant. Despite that moniker, Elliot played 16 games for the Redskins as a rookie in 1992. A knee in jury knocked him out for the 1993 season and he was cut during training camp in 1994.
In 1995 he signed with the Carolina Panthers and started 32 games for the team in three seasons.
He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son.