Career
He played collegiately for the University of Texas, and in 1967 was drafted by the American Football League"s New York Jets. He played for the American Federation of Labor-Congress"s Jets through 1969, and then for the National Football League Jets from 1970 through 1973. Elliott played for the New York Stars of the World Football League in 1974.
John Elliott died of cancer at Doctor of Medicine Anderson Hospital in Houston on November 11, 2010.