Tex Elliott
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 19, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Playing position | Offensive guard | ||
| Number | 71 | ||
Tex Elliott (born September 19, 2001as Tyler Elliott) is an American football offensive lineman who played for the Colorado State Rams and the Furman Paladins. Known for his versatility and physicality, Elliott contributed to programs in both the Mountain West Conference and the Southern Conference.
Early life
Elliott was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Cathedral High School. He was a standout lineman and earned multiple accolades:
- Top 50 Player All-State
- 2× 5A All-State selection
- All-City Team selection
- All State Academic Award
He also played rugby as a forward for the nationally recognized championship Royal Irish Rugby Club and was involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the President's Award for Academic Achievement and named Top English Student in 2017.[1]
Recruiting
Elliott received multiple offers coming out of high school and was invited to participate in several college standout camps[2]
- Nike Opening Regional
- Under Armor All American Selection
- Best of the Midwest
He initially committed to play college football at the Air Force Academy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the recruiting cycle across the NCAA, and he ultimately joined Colorado State University.[3] in 2020
College career
Colorado State (2020–2022)
Elliott played at Colorado State University from 2020 to 2022. He wore jersey No. 75 and developed as part of the offensive line unit under coaches Steve Addazio and then new hire Jay Norvell.[4]
Furman (2023–2024)
Elliott transferred to Furman University in June 2023 to continue his career with the Furman Paladins. He played as an offensive guard and wore jersey No. 71. Elliott provided experienced depth on a team competing in the FCS Playoffs and contending for the Southern Conference title.[5][6]
Personal life
Elliott is active on social media and maintains a presence on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @ElliottTex.
References
- ↑ "Tyler (Tex) Elliott - NCSA Profile". NCSA Sports. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Tex (Tyler) Elliott's Football Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Tex Elliott Recruit Profile". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Tex Elliott College Football Stats". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Tex Elliott - Furman Paladins Football Roster". FurmanPaladins.com. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ "Three Transfer Offensive Linemen Join Paladins". FurmanPaladins.com. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
External links
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