Everyone knew it was coming, but now it's official. Jack Elliott was named a finalist for the 2017 AT&T Rookie of the Year.
Elliott has had a phenomenal rookie season, especially so when you take into account the expectations Elliott had when the season started.
Elliott was selected by the Union in the fourth round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, drafted 77th overall. He wasn't even aware he was drafted until his father told him the next morning he'd be heading to Philadelphia for his first MLS season.
Nearly a month after he was drafted, Elliott officially signed his contract with the Union on February 24, while he was with the team in preseason.