Chris Ellis (American football)

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Chris Ellis
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Ellis with Virginia Tech in 2007
Richmond Spiders
Position: Defensive ends coach
Personal information
Born: (1985-02-11) February 11, 1985 (age 39)
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Bethel (Hampton)
College: Virginia Tech (2004-2007)
NFL draft: 2008  / round: 3 / pick: 72
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:13
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR  ·  CFL.ca (archive)

Chris Ellis (born February 11, 1985) is an American college football coach and former defensive lineman. He is the defensive ends coach for the University of Richmond, a position he has held since 2022. He was selected 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 was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Early life

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 selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. [1] 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. However, he was waived on August 30, 2011.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Ellis was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a defensive lineman on March 22, 2012. [2]

Coaching career

In 2013, Ellis joined Frostburg State as a coaching intern. [3]

In 2014, Ellis was hired as the defensive line coach for Christopher Newport. [4]

In 2017, Ellis was hired as the defensive ends coach for New Hampshire. [5]

In 2019, Ellis was hired as the defensive line coach for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [6]

In 2020, Ellis was hired as the defensive line coach for his second stint with Christopher Newport. [7]

In 2022, Ellis was hired as the defensive ends coach for Richmond. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Riders Add Bing And Ellis To Defence". Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Chris Ellis - Football Coach". University of Richmond Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Chris Ellis - Football Coach". Christopher Newport University Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Chris Ellis - Assistant Coach (DE) - Football Coaches". University of New Hampshire Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Chris Ellis- Defensive Line Coach". BC Lions. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Chris Ellis Named Christopher Newport Football Defensive Line Coach". Christopher Newport University Athletics. August 4, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Former NFL Player Chris Ellis Named Defensive Ends Coach". University of Richmond Athletics. April 27, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
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