Jumbo Elliott

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jumbo Elliott
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 1, 1965(1965-04-01)
Age	59
Birthplace	Lake Ronkonkoma
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aries

Jumbo Elliott Biography

Jumbo Elliott is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 1, 1965 in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, United States. Elliott was born in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York in the year 1965. He was a student at Sachem High School on Long Island. The team he played for was Sachem High School, was chosen to make the New York Daily News all-star team, and had his number taken away from the team in 1989 and was admitted to the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.

Elliott was picked to The New York Giants in the second round (36th overall selection) in the 1998 NFL Draft. Elliott played for eight seasons with the Giants from 1988 until 1995. He played in 112 games for the Giants and played in 98 of them as the team’s primary left tackle. Elliott was absent for eight games due through injury in late in the season in 1990 and the team averaged 149.9 of rushing yards when he was there as well as 111.8 rush yards in the absence of Elliott. With Elliott returning to the team in 1990, the Giants were able to beat their rivals the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV. Elliott’s performance against Buffalo defensive player Bruce Smith, enabling the Giants to run for 172 yards and a touchdown, was said to be “one of the unnoticed keys to the Giants’ 1991 Super Bowl victory.” He was awarded All-Madden honours in both 1990 and 1991. He was also invited to participate in the 1993 Pro Bowl, but did not participate due to an injury to his back.

In February 1996, Elliott had become a free agent and signed a five-year contract with the New York Jets that was reportedly worth between $15 million and $16 million. He appeared in 85 games for the Jets, 58 of them as the Jets’ starting left tackle, from 1996 to 2000 and again in 2002. Elliott helped turn the Jets around, from a 1-15 finish in 1996 to the AFC Championship Game in 1998.

Elliott’s “signature moment” occurred in a Monday Night Football game on October 23, 2000. Late in the fourth quarter, the Jets were down by seven points to the Miami Dolphins when Elliott caught his only career pass, thrown by Vinny Testaverde, for a touchdown to tie the game 37–37. This play marked the end of the Jets’ comeback from being down by 23 points in the fourth quarter. The Jets won 40–37 in overtime. The game has become known as the “Monday Night Miracle”.

He was renowned for his impressive blocking skills as he recorded 11.5 pancake block in just two matches in the season of 1986. He was selected as a offensive tackle of the first team for both 1986 and 1987 College Football All-America Teams. In 1987 He received a unanimous All-American with first- team awards by The United Press International, Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association as well as the Football Writers Association of America.

Jumbo Elliott Net Worth

Jumbo Elliott is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jumbo Elliott 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John Stuart “Jumbo” Elliott (born on April 1st 1965) is a retired American football player.

After his retirement from the sport of football Elliott was able to return in Long Island. He was admitted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in the Football Category with the Class of 1983.

Elliott played 14 years as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants from 1988 to 1995 and the New York Jets from 1996 to 2000 and 2002. He appeared in 197 NFL games, including 156 as a starter. He was a key player on the 1990 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV, received All-Madden honors in 1990 and 1991, and was selected to play in the 1993 Pro Bowl. His signature moment came in October 2000 when he caught the game-tying touchdown pass in the game known as the “Monday Night Miracle”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jumbo Elliott height 6 ft 7 in Jumbo weight 140 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jumbo Elliott Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Jumbo Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jumbo Elliott celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.

Is Jumbo Elliott in the Hall of Fame?

The Sachem legend and former NFL lineman was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday evening. The induction was held in Vegas, but Elliott did not attend due to health issues.

How tall is Jumbo Elliott?

6′ 7″

Where did Jumbo Elliott go to college?

University of Michigan

Is John Elliott in the Hall of Fame?

The Long Island, New York, native becomes the 32nd Wolverine player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. A two-time First Team All-American, Elliott garnered consensus honors during his senior campaign.

How much did Jumbo Elliott weigh?

308 lbs