[1] Elliott attended the University of Oregon, where he was a member for the college football and track teams.

[2] In August 1943, Elliott entered in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

[3] Elliott was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 22nd round (203rd overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft.

He opted instead to play in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the New York Yankees in 1947 and for the Chicago Rockets and San Francisco 49ers in 1949.

[4][2] After retiring as a player, Elliott was hired in 1949 as the football coach at Oregon City High School.