Jake Elliott was drafted No. 153 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 147 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 9 · #153 overall
Jake Elliott Memphis Draft
Jake Elliott was drafted No. 153 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 147 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #153
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2415th at Memphis
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jake Elliott came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 167 lbs
- Hometown
- Western Springs, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 329 prospect32.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2415th among Memphis picks
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 153
Who came off the board on either side of Jake Elliott.
Iowa · 1× All-Pro
Miami
Arkansas
UCLA
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jake Elliott in the 2017 NFL Draft
Jake Elliott is a Kicker out of Memphis selected No. 153 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Jake Elliott drafted?
Jake Elliott was selected No. 153 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jake-elliott.
What college did Jake Elliott play for?
Jake Elliott played college football at Memphis in the American Athletic. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Jake Elliott's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jake-elliott.