Chris Ellis # prospect in 2008 NFL Draft.

Chris Ellis NFL Draft Bio



Chris Ellis (born February 11, 1985 in Hampton, Virginia) is a Canadian football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was drafted 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 has also been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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.



Draft Year: 2008
NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Chris Ellis
Pre-Rank Prospect Name Position Played Height Weight
Chris EllisDefensive End6' 4"261 lbs
Round Selected Team School Hometown
3  72  Buffalo Bills  Virginia TechHampton, Virginia
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