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Jonah Elliss Named Finalist For Lott IMPACT Trophy
11/24/2023 2:20 PM | Football
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Utah Football defensive end Jonah Elliss named a finalist for the 2023 Lott IMPACT Trophy, given annually to the college football player that best exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an impact on and off the field.
Elliss is one of four finalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy with the university of the winner receiving $25,000 for its general scholarship fund while the three runner-ups will receive $5,000 for each of their schools.
The Moscow, Idaho, native has received national praise all season, also being named a finalist for the Lombardi Award and a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. He was also a Midseason All-American, earning recognition from Sporting News, Associated Press, ESPN and The Athletic.
He currently ranks second in the FBS and first among Power Five players in total sacks this season, racking up 12.0 while also sitting at No. 3 nationally with 16.0 tackles for loss. His sack total is the most by a Ute since 2019 (Bradlee Anae, 13.0), tying him for seventh all-time in single-season sacks.
Along with his success in sacking the quarterback, he has produced 37 total tackles, also adding a forced fumble and three pass breakups. He has recorded a sack in four straight games and has come away with multiple tackles for loss five times this year.
Elliss had a breakout game this season against UCLA, earning Pac-12 Defensive Line Player of the Week and Walter Camp National Player of the Week for his performance against the Bruins. He finished with 10 tackles that included 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks with the latter being the most by a Pac-12 player since 2017.
The junior has played in 35 career games at Utah with 18 starts, including in all 10 games this year. He started his career with the Utes as a linebacker, switching to defensive end before the 2022 season.
Off the field, Elliss works hand-in-hand with an organization called "Sammy's Buddy Program", which pairs able-bodied students with differently able-bodies students as mentors. He also volunteers with his teammates at Children's Primary.
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Elliss is one of four finalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy with the university of the winner receiving $25,000 for its general scholarship fund while the three runner-ups will receive $5,000 for each of their schools.
The Moscow, Idaho, native has received national praise all season, also being named a finalist for the Lombardi Award and a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. He was also a Midseason All-American, earning recognition from Sporting News, Associated Press, ESPN and The Athletic.
He currently ranks second in the FBS and first among Power Five players in total sacks this season, racking up 12.0 while also sitting at No. 3 nationally with 16.0 tackles for loss. His sack total is the most by a Ute since 2019 (Bradlee Anae, 13.0), tying him for seventh all-time in single-season sacks.
Along with his success in sacking the quarterback, he has produced 37 total tackles, also adding a forced fumble and three pass breakups. He has recorded a sack in four straight games and has come away with multiple tackles for loss five times this year.
Elliss had a breakout game this season against UCLA, earning Pac-12 Defensive Line Player of the Week and Walter Camp National Player of the Week for his performance against the Bruins. He finished with 10 tackles that included 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks with the latter being the most by a Pac-12 player since 2017.
The junior has played in 35 career games at Utah with 18 starts, including in all 10 games this year. He started his career with the Utes as a linebacker, switching to defensive end before the 2022 season.
Off the field, Elliss works hand-in-hand with an organization called "Sammy's Buddy Program", which pairs able-bodied students with differently able-bodies students as mentors. He also volunteers with his teammates at Children's Primary.
FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter: @Utah_Football
Instagram: @UtahFootball
Threads: @UtahFootball
Facebook: Utah Football
TikTok: @Utah_Football
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