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DeShon
Elliott

#25

PIT Steelers

6'1"

210lbs

29y/o

Overall Grade '25

67.8

36th/98 - Ss

Snap Count '25

281

98th/179 - Ss

Interceptions '25

35th/98 - Ss

Pass Breakups '25

72nd/98 - Ss

DeShon

Elliott

#25

PIT Steelers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 5/6/2026

DeShon Elliott is a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 67.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 36th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 60.7 ranked 48th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 78.7 ranked 18th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Elliott broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 97.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 13 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 24 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Pittsburgh Steelers

2024 - Present

Miami Dolphins

2023

Detroit Lions

2022

Baltimore Ravens

2018 - 2021

Texas Longhorns

2015 - 2017

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

89th/98 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

35th/98 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

47th/98 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

83rd/98 Ss

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

97.7

Yards per Reception Allowed

13.3

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

281

104

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

184

DeShon Elliott

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

Snaps

DeShon
Elliott