Justin Ellis
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Justin Ellis
| image = Justin Ellis 2015.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Ellis with the Oakland Raiders in 2015
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Nose tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|12|27}}
| birth_place = Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 334
| high_school = Neville (Monroe)
| college = Louisiana Tech
| draftyear = 2014
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 107
| pastteams = * Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
| status =
| highlights = * PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
- Second-team All-WAC (2011)
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 182
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 1.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 3
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 =
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 =
| pfr = E/ElliJu01
}}
Justin Jamaal Ellis (born December 27, 1990) is an American professional football nose tackle. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Early life
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.{{Cite web|url=http://la.milesplit.com/athletes/334107-justin-ellis/feed#.VFZbRslAlx0|title = Justin Ellis - Feed}}
He was rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Ellis-91713|title=Justin Ellis|work=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=May 10, 2014}}
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-Western Athletic Conference (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
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 1/2
| weight = 334
| dash = 5.03
| ten split = 1.78
| twenty split = 2.97
| shuttle = 4.75
| cone drill = 7.81
| vertical = 28.0
| broad ft = 7
| broad in = 8
| bench = 25
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33
| hand span = 10 1/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine, except 40 time from Louisiana Tech's Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-ellis/3200454c-4c55-9046-1765-9a6375e4c015 |title=Justin Ellis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 24, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=92853&DraftYear=2014 |title=Justin Ellis, Louisiana Tech, DT, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=February 24, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/combine/_/id/34184/justin-ellis |title=Justin Ellis 2014 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=February 24, 2022}}
}}
=Oakland Raiders=
Ellis was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.{{cite news|url=http://www.dailydemocrat.com/raiders/ci_25736893/nfl-draft-raiders-take-defensive-tackle-justin-ellis |title=NFL draft: Raiders take defensive tackle Justin Ellis |first=Jerry |last=McDonald |date=May 10, 2014 |work=Daily Democrat |access-date=May 10, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512230633/http://www.dailydemocrat.com/raiders/ci_25736893/nfl-draft-raiders-take-defensive-tackle-justin-ellis |archive-date=May 12, 2014 }}{{cite news|url=http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20140510/SPORTS/140510002/Former-La-Tech-Neville-standout-Justin-Ellis-drafted-by-Raiders-fourth-round |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140511125701/http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20140510/SPORTS/140510002/Former-La-Tech-Neville-standout-Justin-Ellis-drafted-by-Raiders-fourth-round |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 11, 2014 |title=Former La. Tech and Neville standout Justin Ellis drafted by Raiders in fourth round |first=Sean |last=Isabella |date=May 10, 2014 |work=The News-Star |access-date=May 10, 2014 }} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2014.htm |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On March 9, 2018, Ellis signed a three-year $15 million contract extension with the Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders retain starting defensive tackle Justin Ellis|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/09/raiders-retain-starting-defensive-tackle-justin-ellis/|author=Smith, Michael David|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 9, 2018}}
On September 13, 2018, Ellis was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury in Week 1.{{cite web|title=Raiders sign Hankins and McDonald; place Ellis on IR|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-hankins-and-mcdonald-place-ellis-on-ir|website=Raiders.com|date=September 13, 2018|access-date=September 15, 2018|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915084703/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-hankins-and-mcdonald-place-ellis-on-ir|url-status=dead}} He was activated off injured reserve on December 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Raiders Activate DT Justin Ellis - 12.1.18|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-activate-dt-justin-ellis-12-1-18|website=Raiders.com|date=December 1, 2018}}
On August 31, 2019, Ellis was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Raiders announce transactions - 8.31.19|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-8-31-19|website=Raiders.com|date=August 31, 2019}} He was released on October 8, 2019.
=Baltimore Ravens=
On November 12, 2019, Ellis was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.{{cite web|title=Ravens add veteran DT Domata Peko in series of moves|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28066783/ravens-add-veteran-dt-domata-peko-series-moves|author=Hensley, Jamison|website=ESPN.com|date=November 12, 2019}}
On March 21, 2020, Ellis re-signed with the Ravens.{{cite web|title=Ravens reportedly re-sign defensive linemen Jihad Ward, Justin Ellis|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-justin-ellis-re-signs-20200317-w3p5ayqbl5a5lo6gwmxuif7nxe-story.html|work=Baltimore Sun|date=March 17, 2020}}
On March 5, 2021, Ellis signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens.{{cite news |author=Mink, Ryan |title=Ravens Bring Back Defensive Tackle Justin Ellis on One-Year Deal |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-bring-back-defensive-tackle-justin-ellis-on-one-year-deal |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=March 5, 2021 |access-date=March 5, 2021}} He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-make-cuts-to-53-here-s-the-full-list|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=August 31, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=September 1, 2021}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2021.{{cite web|title=Anthony Levine Sr. and Justin Ellis Promoted, Offensive Tackle Added to P-Squad|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-levine-sr-and-justin-ellis-promoted-offensive-tackle-added-to-p-squad|author=Brown, Clifton|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=September 15, 2021}}
=New York Giants=
On March 23, 2022, the New York Giants signed Ellis to a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Giants reportedly agree to terms with DT Justin Ellis |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-reportedly-agree-to-terms-with-dt-justin-ellis-baltimore-ravens |website=giants.com|date=March 23, 2022}} 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.{{cite web|title=Falcons sign Justin Ellis, Kemoko Turay |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-justin-ellis-kemoko-turay |website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=July 29, 2022}} He was released on August 26, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Grindley |first=Wyatt |date=2023-08-26 |title=Falcons Releasing Four Players |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-waiving-four-players/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On December 6, 2023, Ellis was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.{{cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-practice-squad-moves-12-6-23 |website=MiamiDolphins.com |access-date=7 December 2023}} He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.{{Cite news|url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/lists/dolphins-2024-reserve-future-contracts/|newspaper=USA Today|title=Dolphins sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts after 2023 season|date=January 15, 2024|author=Masala, Mike}}
NFL career statistics
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="4"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| 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 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Total || 94 || 94 || 142 || 82 || 63 || 0.5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="16"|Source: [https://www.nfl.com/players/justin-ellis/stats/career NFL.com] |
References
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External links
- [https://latechsports.com/sports/football/roster/justin-ellis/891 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Monroe, Louisiana
Category:American football defensive tackles
Category:Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players
Category:Oakland Raiders players
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