Lyon Township High School Alumni Jake Elliott's Unstoppable Rise to NFL Stardom

Jake Elliott, a former kicker for Lyon Township High School, has been making waves in the National Football League with his impressive performance this season. With a field goal conversion rate of 87% and an extra point success rate of 92.6%, it's no wonder his former coaches are beaming with pride.

Elliott's journey to the top began when he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Although he didn't stick with the team, he was later signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off their practice squad, going on to win a Super Bowl championship in his rookie season. It's a feat that few rookies can boast about.

Elliott's success didn't stop there. He went on to kick for the University of Memphis, where he honed his skills and prepared himself for the professional level. His hard work paid off when he became the Eagles' starting kicker in 2017.

His former coaches at Lyon Township High School are thrilled to see Elliott's progress. 'You get a little emotional seeing that, seeing him ice the game for the Eagles and put it away is really cool because Jake's such a great person,' said Weinberg. Brauer added, 'He followed that up the next week with a 47-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat York in back-to-back weeks.' Those were just two of many clutch performances Elliott has delivered throughout his career.

Elliott is set to make his second Super Bowl appearance in six NFL seasons, and it's clear that his former coaches will be cheering him on. His determination and skill have made him a valuable asset to the Eagles, and he continues to prove himself as one of the top kickers in the league. As he takes the field for the big game, fans can't help but feel a sense of pride knowing that this talented athlete got his start at Lyon Township High School.

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