Chris Ellis (American football)

This article is about the American football player. For other people with the same name, see Chris Ellis.

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis during his tenure at Virginia Tech.
No. --     Free Agent
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: February 11, 1985 (1985-02-11) (age 26)
Place of birth: Hampton, Virginia
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	Weight: 261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College: Virginia Tech
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72
Debuted in 2008 for the Buffalo Bills
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2008–2010) Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2011)* *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-ACC (2008)
Career NFL statistics as of 2010
Tackles	13
Sacks	1.0
Forced fumbles	0
Stats at NFL.com

Chris Ellis (born February 11, 1985 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies, where he was a First-team All-ACC selection.

He has also been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early years

Ellis was ranked 66th on SuperPrep's Elite 100 list following his senior season when he led Led Bethel with 50 tackles - seven for loss - and 10 sacks. He was named an All-American by both SuperPrep and PrepStar as a defensive lineman. He was named to the VHSCA All-Eastern Region honorable mention squad as a defensive end He Posted 75 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior.

College career

The most experienced of Tech's defensive linemen when he totaled 53 tackles, 9 for a loss, and 8.5 sacks and ranked second in QB hurries (15) and caused a fumble that was returned for a touchdown against Kent State. In 2006 he closed out the season with 38 tackles (8.5 for losses) and 4.5 sacks. In 2005 he had a total of 41 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 6.0 sacks and 14 hurries. In 2004 he earned third-team Freshman All-America honors from The Sporting News after playing in all 13 games, recording 33 tackles were 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks. He also had a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, three pass break ups and 14 quarterback hurries. 2003: Worked at defensive end while redshirting. He had the best vertical jump (31½") among the incoming freshmen linemen. He upped his vertical to 35 inches by spring practice, the fifth-best leap on the entire defense and turned in the top 40 time among the ends at 4.56 and bench pressed 350 pounds.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Ellis was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He was moved to the OLB position under George Edwards in Buffalo's new 3-4 defense prior to the 2010 NFL season. He was waived on October 11, 2010.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers signed Ellis to their practice squad on November 2, 2010. He was waived on August 30, 2011.

External links

• Official bio
• Chris Ellis 2008 NFL Draft Scouting Report

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Name	Ellis, Chris
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Date of birth	February 11, 1985
Place of birth	Hampton, Virginia
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