Christian Elliss

Linebacker, New England Patriots · #53.

Player facts

Team: New England Patriots
Position: Linebacker
Number: 53
Born: Jan 2, 1999 (age 27)
Birthplace: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 231 lbs
College: Idaho
Experience: 5 seasons
Status: Active

Stats

2026 Defense

	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	FR	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	PD	STF	STFYDS
Regular Season	32	18	14	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Last 5 Games	32	18	14	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Career	243	125	118	2.5	3	1	1	6	6.0	6	8	10	9

Recent games

			Tackles				Fumbles		Interceptions
Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	FR	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	PD	KB
Sun, Oct 11	vs LV	W 45-17	7	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Sun, Oct 4	@ BUF	W 29-26	6	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Sun, Sep 27	@ JAX	L 35-6	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Sun, Sep 20	vs PIT	W 20-3	12	7	5	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Wed, Sep 9	@ SEA	L 13-10	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

Last 5 games. Click a game for its box score.

About

Christian John Elliss (born January 2, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Idaho Vandals and was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings. He is the son of former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Luther Elliss and has three brothers that also play in the NFL: Kaden, Noah, and Jonah.

From Wikipedia’s article on Christian Elliss, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Elliss was born on January 2, 1999, in Rochester Hills, Michigan, to Luther and Rebecca Elliss. He was the third-oldest of 12 children. He attended high school at Valor Christian, leading his team to the state final as a senior, and earning the South Metro co-Defensive Player of the Year award. Following high school, Elliss accepted a scholarship offer from University of Idaho.

College career

As a true freshman in 2017, playing for the Idaho Vandals football team, Elliss played in eleven games, recording 30 tackles and one interception. He gained a starting position as a sophomore, playing in all eleven games as a starter at the middle linebacker position. He led the team with 81 tackles and was named All-Big Sky. He changed to outside linebacker as a junior, starting all eleven games and earning first-team All-Big Sky honors. He led the team with 4.5 sacks and placed second with 104 tackles. The 2020 season was canceled, but later a spring 2021 schedule was announced. In a shortened 2021 season with five games, Elliss made 50 tackles and was selected to first-team All-Big Sky for the second consecutive season.

Personal life

Elliss is of Samoan descent. His brothers Kaden, Noah, and Jonah also played in the National Football League (NFL). Elliss is married to former Idaho soccer player Kaysie Bruce.

From Wikipedia’s article on Christian Elliss, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full article.¹