NOTE: This story has been updated to include Monday night’s game.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 26, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Former Judge Memorial High School star Christian Elliss is making big plays for the NFL‘s best team.
Elliss, the third-oldest of 12 children and son of former Pro Bowl defensive lineman Luther Elliss, had a career-high seven tackles (five solo) and one tackle for a loss in the Eagles’ 37-34 overtime victory over the Bills.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts scored a career-high five touchdowns — including the game-winner in OT — as Philadelphia improved to an NFL-best 10-1.
“Our guys know how to win,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said after the game. “You can win at all these different places, but when you do it together and find ways to win together, nobody flinches. That is what it was.”
Elliss, an undrafted free agent now in his third season with the Eagles, saw his most significant action of the season against the Bills. His brothers Kaden (Falcons) and Noah (Bears) also play in the NFL.
Here’s a look at how other Utahns in the NFL fared in Week 12. Pros who played at Utah State, Weber State, Southern Utah or Utah high schools are listed below. (For coverage of University of Utah and BYU players in the pros, click Utes or Cougars.)
Utah State
Jalen Davis, CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Davis made one solo tackle in the Bengals’ 16-10 loss to the Steelers.
Tyler Larsen, C, Washington Commanders
The USU and Jordan High School alumnus started at center in the Commanders’ 45-10 loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
Love carved up the Lions’ defense Thursday, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Packers to a 29-22 Thanksgiving victory. After playing the best game of his three-year NFL career in Week 11, Love continued his hot streak with a huge game in Detroit, completing 22 of 32 passes for 268 yards and gaining another 39 yards on three rushing attempts — including a career-long 37-yard scramble to convert a big third down in the fourth quarter.
Patrick Scales, LS, Chicago Bears
The former USU and Weber High School star snapped the ball on five field goal attempts and three punts in the Bears’ 12-10 victory over the Vikings on Monday night.
Deven Thompkins, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thompkins was active for the Buccaneers’ 27-20 loss to the Colts.
Nick Vigil, LB, Minnesota Vikings
Vigil was inactive vs. the Bears on Monday night.
Bobby Wagner, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Wagner made eight tackles (four solo) and had two QB hits in the Seahawks’ 31-13 loss to the 49ers on Thanksgiving.
Jaylen Warren, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
The former USU, Snow College and East High School star gained 49 yards on 13 carries and another 13 yards on three receptions in the Steelers’ 16-10 victory over the Bengals.
Practice squads
- Derek Wright, WR, Carolina Panthers
Weber State
Taron Johnson, CB, Buffalo Bills
Johnson made six tackles (five solo) in the Bills’ 37-34 overtime loss to the Eagles.
Sua Opeta, OG, Philadelphia Eagles
Opeta was active vs. the Bills.
Rashid Shaheed, WR/RS, New Orleans Saints
Shaheed had two catches for 9 yards and a 6-yard punt return vs. the Falcons.
Jonah Williams, DT, Los Angeles Rams
Williams made one tackle in the Rams’ 37-14 victory over the Cardinals.
Southern Utah
Braxton Jones, OL, Chicago Bears
The former SUU and Murray High School star started at left tackle as the Bears improved to 4-8.
Miles Killebrew, S, Pittsburgh Steelers
Killebrew made one solo tackle as the Steelers improved to 7-4.
Utah high schools
Christian Elliss, LB, Philadelphia Eagles
Read about the Judge Memorial High School star’s performance in the story above.
Kaden Elliss, LB, Atlanta Falcons
The former Judge Memorial alumnus finished with six tackles (four solo), two tackles for a loss and one pass defended in the Falcons’ 24-15 victory over the Saints.
Simi Fehoko, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
The Brighton High School alumnus was active for the Chargers’ 20-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.
Alohi Gilman, S, Los Angeles Chargers
The former Orem High School star finished with a game-high nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defended vs. Baltimore.
Siaki Ika, DT, Cleveland Browns
The East High alumnus was inactive for the Browns’ 29-12 loss to the Broncos.
Andre James, C, Las Vegas Raiders
The former Herriman High School star started at center in the Raiders’ 31-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Dalton Schultz, TE, Houston Texans
The former Bingham High School standout had one catch for 2 yards in the Texans’ 24-21 loss to the Jaguars.
Noah Sewell, LB, Chicago Bears
The former Orem star was inactive for Monday night’s game with a knee injury.
Penei Sewell, OL, Detroit Lions
The former Desert Hills High School standout started at right tackle in the Lions’ 29-22 loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving.
Jay Tufele, DT, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Bingham star was inactive in Week 12.
Injured reserve/physically unable to perform
- Cameron Latu, TE, San Francisco 49ers (Olympus High School)
- Bryan Mone, DL, Seattle Seahawks (Highland High School)
Positions: Center (C), cornerback (CB), defensive lineman (DL), kicker (K), linebacker (LB), long snapper (LS), offensive lineman (OL), punter (P), quarterback (QB), running back (RB), return specialist (RS), safety (S), tight end (TE), wide receiver (WR).
