Kaden
Elliss.
Kaden
Elliss.
Idaho
The Saints' defense is a multiple front scheme that primarily operates out of a 4-3 base, utilizing a variety of coverages with a strong emphasis on disciplined gap control and versatility from its linebackers.
As a Year 1 player, Elliss projects as a valuable special teams contributor and rotational inside linebacker, with the ceiling to develop into a starting SAM or strong-side inside linebacker with pass-rushing upside.
A purely two-gap 3-4 defense that asks its linebackers to consistently take on and shed offensive linemen at the point of attack for run defense.
Elliss' athleticism, strength, and past experience as an edge rusher make him a versatile piece that aligns well with the Saints' defensive philosophy of interchangeable front-seven players who can contribute in multiple phases.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— No athletic data recorded
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Idaho | — | 66 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | Idaho | — | 80 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | Idaho | — | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 153 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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