‘I am going to Hit Anyone. I am going to Hit A Wall’: DeShon Elliott Prepared To Take On Derrick Henry, Ravens’ Run Recreation

The Steelers didn’t have S DeShon Elliott the final time they performed the Ravens, and Derrick Henry went off. After the Steelers held Henry to 65 yards within the first assembly, he rushed for 162 within the second. Whereas Elliott’s absence isn’t the only motive for the disparity, the Steelers are glad to have him again.

And Elliott is glad to be again, as soon as once more taking part in towards the staff that drafted him. The Steelers security spent his first 4 seasons with the Ravens and has lengthy appreciated what the rivalry means. This time, he needs to assist write the following chapter within the postseason.

“I’m simply completely happy to be part of Steelers vs. Ravens soccer,” Elliott mentioned, through the staff’s web site. “Playoffs, big sport, spherical three. It’s not about who I line up in entrance of. In my head, it’s simply anonymous, faceless jersey numbers. I’ll hit anyone. I’ll hit a wall. It doesn’t matter to me.”

DeShon Elliott is aware of, although, that hitting Derrick Henry isn’t in contrast to hitting a wall. At 30 years previous, Henry rushed for 1,921 yards this season on 325 carries, together with 16 touchdowns. Over his closing three video games, he rushed for 447 yards on solely 71 carries.

The Steelers have stopped or at the very least slowed Henry earlier than, however he would be the middle of their sport plan at this time, more than likely, because the Ravens are with out WR Zay Flowers. Elliott and firm know that Job 1 is ensuring to not let Henry beat you. And to try this, they should convey a sure kind of mentality.

“It’s instilled in you. It’s not one thing you possibly can study,” Elliott mentioned when requested about his remark about being able to hit a wall. “I’ve been doing it for a very long time, [since] I used to be a child. I don’t know. I’m slightly off right here and there. I feel that’s what it’s.”

And that’s precisely what attracted the Steelers to him.

Enjoying 15 video games, DeShon Elliot recorded a career-high 108 tackles for the Steelers this season. That included 4 tackles for loss, and he additionally intercepted a cross and compelled two fumbles. Together with six passes defensed, he additionally recovered three fumbles.

Elliott, most significantly, has been an exceptionally good tackler all season, with hardly any demerits. Talking personally, he has been a pleasure to look at, reminding me of watching Ryan Clark minimize down runners within the open discipline. It doesn’t harm that he shares the Steelers No. 25 jersey, however his play additionally deserves the comparability. Solely Cameron Heyward might say what it’s wish to play with each.

However Joey Porter Jr. can inform us what it’s wish to play with Elliott within the Steelers’ protection.

“DeShon [Elliott] at all times likes to run via any person’s face,” he mentioned. “Simply to have him again on the squad, taking part in excessive, feeling nice, that’s simply one other addition to the puzzle we’ve again on the staff.”