Ray Ellis (American football)

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Ray Ellis
No. 24
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1959-04-27) April 27, 1959 (age 66)
Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Canton (OH) McKinley
College: Ohio State
NFL draft: 1981: 12th round, 331st pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:14
Fumble recoveries:8
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kerwin Ray Ellis (born April 27, 1959) is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns from 1981 to 1987. [1] He finished with 3 sacks, and 14 interceptions in his career. Informal founder of the Dawg Pound while playing for the Cleveland Browns in the early 80's due to his membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Ohio State.

References

  1. "Ray Ellis". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 2, 2011.