In his senior year, he led Saint John's to the NCAA Division III Football Championship over previously unbeaten Mount Union College. After college, Elliott spent time with the Minnesota Vikings with a tryout. He never played professionally.
During his senior year, he was instrumental in leading Saint John's to victory in the NCAA Division III Football Championship against previously undefeated Mount Union College. Following graduation, Elliott attempted to join the Minnesota Vikings for a tryout but did not secure a professional career.