Justin Ellis

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.

Justin Ellis
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Ellis with the Oakland Raiders in 2015
Personal information
Born: (1990-12-27) December 27, 1990
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

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

2014 NFL Draft
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.78 s2.97 s4.75 s7.81 s28.0 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]

NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckPDIntYdsTDFFFRYdsTD
2014OAK 1616211650.010000000
2015OAK 1212221730.010000000
2016OAK 1616211460.000000000
2017OAK 16164821210.500000000
2018OAK 667240.000000000
2019BAL 446140.000000000
2020BAL 1313175110.010000000
2021BAL 111115690.000000000
Total949414282630.530000000
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.
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