Craig Ellis (gridiron football)

Craig Ellis (born January 26, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is a former gridiron football running back and slotback who played ten seasons in Canadian Football League for five different teams. He also played two seasons in the National Football League. Ellis played college football at San Diego State University.[1]

Craig Ellis
Born: (1961-01-26) January 26, 1961
Los Angeles, California
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB/SB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeSan Diego State
Career history
As player
1982Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
1983Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
19841985Saskatchewan Roughriders
1986Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
1986Miami Dolphins (NFL)
1987Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)
19891992Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
1993Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1989, 1990
CFL West All-Star1984,1989, 1990
Awards1990 Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
RecordsSaskatchewan Record
  • First Running Back CFL History League-Reception, (91), (871)- yards.
  • Most Receptions - Season (102) -1985

Eskimos Record

  • Most Receptions – Season (106) - 1990

References

  1. "Craig Ellis Stats". Pro Football Archives.


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