Justin Ellis
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Ellis with the Oakland Raiders in 2015
Personal information
Born: (1990-12-27) December 27, 1990 (age 33)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:334 lb (151 kg)
Career information
High school:Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana Tech
Position:Nose tackle
NFL Draft:2014 / Round: 4 / Pick: 107
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Tackles:182
Sacks:1.5
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Justin Jamaal Ellis (born December 27, 1990) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent.[1] He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

High school

Ellis attended Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, where he was a two-time first-team all-District 2-4A selection. He was named first-team all-state by the LSWA as a senior, and was a two-time all-Northeast Louisiana selection by the Monroe News-Star. Ellis also lettered three years in track & field, competing in the shot put, where he finished third in the state as a junior, the javelin throw (top-throw of 47.2 meters) and the discus throw, where he captured the state title with a throw of 47.15 meters in 2009.[2]

He was rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.[3]

College career

Ellis attended Louisiana Tech University from 2009 to 2013. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2009. In 2010, Ellis played in four games and recorded three tackles. In 2011, he was a second-team All-WAC selection after appearing in all 13 games, recording 20 tackles, 3.5 for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery. In 2012, he recorded 21 total tackles with two forced fumbles. In 2013, he recorded a career high 48 tackles, and set career bests In tackles for loss with 5.5, and sacks with 1.5, earning himself conference honorable mention honors.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m) 		334 lb
(151 kg) 		33 in
(0.84 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 5.03 s 1.78 s 2.97 s 4.75 s 7.81 s 28.0 in
(0.71 m)		 7 ft 8 in
(2.34 m)		 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine, except 40 time from Louisiana Tech's Pro Day[4][5][6]

Oakland Raiders

Ellis was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[7][8]

On March 9, 2018, Ellis signed a three-year $15 million contract extension with the Raiders.[9]

On September 13, 2018, Ellis was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury in Week 1.[10] He was activated off injured reserve on December 1, 2018.[11]

On August 31, 2019, Ellis was placed on injured reserve.[12] He was released on October 8, 2019.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 12, 2019, Ellis was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[13]

On March 21, 2020, Ellis re-signed with the Ravens.[14]

On March 5, 2021, Ellis signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens.[15] He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2021.[18]

New York Giants

On March 23, 2022, the New York Giants signed Ellis to a one-year contract.[19] In Week 13 against the Washington Commanders Ellis recorded his first sack on Taylor Heinicke.

Atlanta Falcons

On July 28, 2023, Ellis signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[20] He was released on August 26, 2023.[21]

Miami Dolphins

On December 6, 2023, Ellis was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[22]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds TD FF FR Yds TD
2014 OAK 16 16 21 16 5 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 OAK 12 12 22 17 3 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 OAK 16 16 21 14 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 OAK 16 16 48 21 21 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 OAK 6 6 7 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 BAL 4 4 6 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 BAL 13 13 17 5 11 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 BAL 11 11 15 6 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 94 94 142 82 63 0.5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

References

  1. ^ "Justin Ellis (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.giants.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Justin Ellis - Feed".
  3. ^ "Justin Ellis". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  4. ^ "Justin Ellis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "Justin Ellis, Louisiana Tech, DT, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Justin Ellis 2014 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  7. ^ McDonald, Jerry (May 10, 2014). "NFL draft: Raiders take defensive tackle Justin Ellis". Daily Democrat. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  8. ^ Isabella, Sean (May 10, 2014). "Former La. Tech and Neville standout Justin Ellis drafted by Raiders in fourth round". The News-Star. Archived from the original on May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  9. ^ Smith, Michael David (March 9, 2018). "Raiders retain starting defensive tackle Justin Ellis". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  10. ^ "Raiders sign Hankins and McDonald; place Ellis on IR". Raiders.com. September 13, 2018.
  11. ^ "Raiders Activate DT Justin Ellis - 12.1.18". Raiders.com. December 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 8.31.19". Raiders.com. August 31, 2019.
  13. ^ Hensley, Jamison (November 12, 2019). "Ravens add veteran DT Domata Peko in series of moves". ESPN.com.
  14. ^ "Ravens reportedly re-sign defensive linemen Jihad Ward, Justin Ellis". Baltimore Sun. March 17, 2020.
  15. ^ Mink, Ryan (March 5, 2021). "Ravens Bring Back Defensive Tackle Justin Ellis on One-Year Deal". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  16. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  17. ^ Mink, Ryan (September 1, 2021). "Ravens Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  18. ^ Brown, Clifton (September 15, 2021). "Anthony Levine Sr. and Justin Ellis Promoted, Offensive Tackle Added to P-Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  19. ^ "Giants reportedly agree to terms with DT Justin Ellis". giants.com. March 23, 2022.
  20. ^ "Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay". AtlantaFalcons.com. July 29, 2022.
  21. ^ Grindley, Wyatt (August 26, 2023). "Falcons Releasing Four Players". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  22. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved December 7, 2023.

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