Luther Elliss: Pick #20 in the 1995 NFL Draft

Luther Elliss is a former defensive tackle out of Utah, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played 134 regular-season games from 1995 to 2004. From 1999 on, he played for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1995

Round

Round 1

Pick

20th overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

DT

College

Utah

Luther Elliss Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 9th in the 1995 draft class in sacks (29).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks
134	214	29

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
1999	DET	15	26	15	7	3.5	3	2	3
2000	DET	16	16	16	4	3	3	2	0
2001	DET	13	24	5	0	0	0	4	1
2002	DET	13	15	7	3	2.5	3	0	1
2004	DEN	5	6	1	0	2	0	0	0
Since 1999		62	87	44	14	11	9	8	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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