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Chris Ellis

OLB

Drafted 72nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2008 draft, Chris Ellis arrived from Virginia Tech. His most recent season came in 2010 with PIT, capping a 3-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 261#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 3, 72nd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33.4

14th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.33
Availability×0.1-1.75

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010BUF51.22
2009BUF27.22
2008BUF33.42

Career profile

Chris Ellis has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 12KC—39.3
Week 13SF—43.2

Chris Ellis — common questions

What position does Chris Ellis play?
Chris Ellis is listed as an OLB.
Which teams has Chris Ellis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Ellis has played for BUF (2008–2010).
Where did Chris Ellis go to college?
Chris Ellis played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Chris Ellis drafted?
Chris Ellis was selected in round 3, 72nd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Ellis scored?
Chris Ellis has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Chris Ellis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Ellis rated 51.2 for 2010, the 57th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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