DeShon Elliott

DeShon Elliott

27-Year-Old SafetyS
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Elliott has moved around the league over the past few years and will join his fourth team in four seasons after signing a two-year deal with the Steelers during the offseason. He made stops in Detroit and Miami over the past two years and tallied 82 tackles (53 solo), an interception, a fumble recovery and seven pass defenses over 15 appearances with the Dolphins in 2023. The Steelers' safety corps includes Minkah Fitzpatrick and Damontae Kazee, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Elliott take on a starting role in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Steelers in March of 2024.
Cleared to play Monday
SPittsburgh Steelers
October 26, 2024
Elliott (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott logged a DNP-LP-FP practice pattern leading up to Week 8 action, and the veteran safety has now managed to avoid Pittsburgh's final injury report entirely. He's played 100 percent of defensive snaps over the Steelers' last two games and has racked up an impressive 51 tackles (33 solo) through seven appearances so far. He also has one pass breakup and one interception.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review
How do DeShon Elliott's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
210 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Elliott broke out with a career-high 96 tackles during his one-year stint in Detroit, and the Dolphins will now count on him to fill a starting void at safety across from Jevon Holland. He could be primed to take another step forward under new DC Vic Fangio.
Detroit has been looking for a second safety to operate next to Tracy Walker, but neither Will Harris nor Duron Harmon did much with their opportunities in the starting role over the past couple of years. Now, Elliott will get a shot to make a name for himself on a one-year contract. However, Detroit also spent a second-round draft pick on another safety in rookie Kerby Joseph, who figures to be a part of the rotation at safety at a minimum. This factor could limit Elliott's playing time, and it's possible that Joseph takes over the starting role outright.
Injuries derailed Elliott's first two seasons in Baltimore but he got his shot in 2020 after Earl Thomas' release and the former Texas Longhorn rewarded the Ravens for their patience. Elliott racked up 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four passes defensed and forced a pair of fumbles. He was also effective in coverage, allowing just 16 completions on 31 attempts against him. With a full season under his belt, Elliott is primed to take another step forward in his development as a key cog in the Baltimore secondary.
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Dealing with back injury
SPittsburgh Steelers
Back
October 24, 2024
Elliott (back) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Leads Steelers with 12 tackles
SPittsburgh Steelers
October 1, 2024
Elliott registered 12 tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
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Upgrades to full practice
SPittsburgh Steelers
September 26, 2024
Elliott (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Limited in practice
SPittsburgh Steelers
Quadriceps
September 25, 2024
Elliott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
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Registers nine tackles vs. Broncos
SPittsburgh Steelers
September 17, 2024
Elliott registered nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely to play Week 18
SDetroit Lions
December 31, 2022
Elliott is expected to make his return in Week 18 against the Packers, according to Justin Rogers of the Detroit News.
ANALYSIS
Elliott sat out Week 16 and has already been ruled out for Week 17 due to a shoulder injury, but the Lions are optimistic that the safety will be available for the regular-season finale, which could have playoff implications depending on how the cards fall in Week 17. Per Rogers, Elliott's full range of motion in the shoulder has essentially returned.
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