Luther Elliss was drafted No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Utah. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 517th at Utah
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Luther Elliss came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Utah
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 517th among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 51100% of career value
- Final season
- 20049 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Luther Elliss.
Washington
Tennessee
Colorado College
Fort Valley State
Utah in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Luther Elliss in the 1995 NFL Draft
Luther Elliss is a Defensive tackle out of Utah selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Luther Elliss drafted?
Luther Elliss was selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/luther-elliss.
What college did Luther Elliss play for?
Luther Elliss played college football at Utah in the Big 12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Luther Elliss's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/luther-elliss.