Godfrey Ellis

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Godfrey Ellis
No. 61
Born: (1982-04-03) April 3, 1982 (age 38)
Nassau, Bahamas
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) G
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight290 lb (130 kg)
University Acadia
CFL draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
20052010 Calgary Stampeders
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)
Godfrey Ellis
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas
CAC Junior Championships (U17)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 George Town Shot put
CARIFTA Games
Youth (U17)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Port of Spain Discus throw
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Port of Spain Shot put

Godfrey Ellis (born April 3, 1982 in Nassau, Bahamas) is a former Canadian football guard for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the second round with the tenth overall pick in the 2005 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. He played CIS Football with Acadia University.

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