Craig Ellis (gridiron football)

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Craig Ellis
Born: (1961-01-26) January 26, 1961 (age 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status American
Position(s) RB, SB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
College San Diego State
Career history
As player
1982 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
1983 Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
19841985 Saskatchewan Roughriders
1986 Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
1986 Miami Dolphins (NFL)
1987 Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)
19891992 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
1993 Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1989, 1990
CFL West All-Star 1984,1989, 1990
Awards 1990 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

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

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References

  1. "Craig Ellis Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.