Tino Ellis

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Tino Ellis
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-15) October 15, 1997 (age 26)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland)
College: Maryland
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Player stats at PFR

Tino Ellis (born October 15, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Maryland, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

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Early years

Ellis attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland where he was a 4 star recruit, [1] 2016 Under Armour All-American, [2] and lead his school to three straight WCAC Championships. [3] At DeMatha he was teammates of defensive end Chase Young and running back Anthony Mcfarland Jr. who were both selected in the 2020 NFL draft. [4] He committed to University of Maryland to play college football. [5]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Ellis signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 25, 2020. [6] He was waived from injured reserve on August 19, 2020. [7]

Miami Dolphins

Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins on October 15, 2020. [8] On August 31, 2021, Ellis was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [9] Ellis was waived on September 6, 2021. [10]

Michigan Panthers (USFL)

Ellis was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers. [11]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On July 27, 2022, Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins. [12] He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve. [13] He was released on August 24. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 10, 2022. [14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. [15] He was waived/injured on August 21, 2023, [16] and placed on injured reserve.

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References

  1. ↑ "Tino Ellis, 2016 Wide Receiver - Rivals.com". n.rivals.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  2. ↑ "UA jersey tour: Tino Ellis". ESPN.com. September 11, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  3. ↑ Parker, Brandon (November 22, 2015). "DeMatha makes it a WCAC football three-peat, hammers Good Counsel, 48-17". Washington Post. ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Chase Young, two others, the latest DeMatha football players heading to NFL – Streetcar Suburbs News" . Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ "DeMatha senior WR Tino Ellis commits to Maryland football". Washington Post. ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  6. ↑ Wilcox, Cody (April 25, 2020). "Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted". Testudo Times. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  7. ↑ Rose, Bob. "Saints Release Rookie CB Tino Ellis". Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Tino Ellis: Heads to Miami". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ Chavkin, Daniel (August 30, 2021). "Dolphins Cutting Eight Players Including LB Benardrick McKinney". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  10. ↑ Bouda, Nate (September 6, 2021). "Dolphins Re-Sign WR Isaiah Ford To PS, Cut CB Tino Ellis". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  11. ↑ Ermann, Jeff (February 23, 2022). "Four Maryland football alums picked in USFL Draft". 247Sports.com .
  12. ↑ "Roster Move: Dolphins sign Ellis". MiamiDolphins.com. July 27, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Dolphins make a number of practice squad moves". USAToday.com. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 16, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com.
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