Alex Ellis (American football)

Alex Ellis
No. 48Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1993-02-10) February 10, 1993
Place of birth: Delmar, Delaware
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school: Delmar (DE)
College: Tennessee
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • SEC Academic Honor Roll (2012)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 3
Receiving yards: 11
Touchdowns: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Alexander Colby Ellis (born February 10, 1993) is an American football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.

College career

Ellis attended the University of Tennessee, where he played as a tight end for the Tennessee football team.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

On May 9, 2016, Ellis signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.[1] On September 2, 2016, Ellis was waived by the Titans as part of final roster cuts.[2]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 5, 2016, Ellis was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.[3] On November 26, 2016, he was promoted to their active roster, where he played his first NFL game against the Buffalo Bills.[4]

References

  1. "Titans Agree to Terms with 11 Undrafted Free Agents". TitansOnline.com. May 9, 2016.
  2. Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2016). "Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  3. "Jaguars finalize 10-man practice squad". Jaguars.com. September 5, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  4. "Jaguars Promote TE Alex Ellis To Active Roster & Waive DT Richard Ash". November 26, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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