Justin Ellis

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Played in 117 regular-season (54 starts) for the Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants, tallying 182 total tackles (100 solo), eight tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, three passes defensed and 1.5 sacks. Has appeared in five postseason games and totaled five tackles (three solo).
• In 2022, played in 14 regular-season games (four starts) with the Giants and registered 22 total tackles (five solo), two tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and one quarterback hit. Also appeared in two postseason games and recorded one solo tackle.
• Appeared in all 17 games (five starts) with the Ravens in 2021 and produced 18 total tackles (seven solo) and one quarterback hit.
• In 2020, played in 13 regular-season games (three starts), tallying 17 total tackles (six solo) and one passed defensed. Also saw action in one postseason game and had one solo tackle.
• In 2019, saw action in four regular-season games with the Ravens joining the club in Week 11 and recorded six total tackles (two solo). Also appeared in one postseason game and recorded one solo tackle.
• Played in six games (one start) with the Raiders in 2018 and totaled seven total tackles (three solo) and one tackle for loss.
• Appeared in all 16 games (14 starts) in 2017 and posted a career-high 48 total tackles (27 solo), one tackle for loss and 0.5 sack.
• Played in all 16 games (four starts) in 2016 and totaled 21 total tackles (15 solo). Also made his postseason debut and recorded two total tackles.
• In 2015, played in 12 games (nine starts) and registered 22 total tackles (19 solo), two tackes for loss and one pass defensed.
• As a rookie in 2014, played in all 16 games (14 starts) and collected 21 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defensed.
• Earned all-rookie honors from Sports Illustrated and PFWA.

COLLEGE

• Played four season (2010-13) at Louisiana (La.) Tech.
• Appeared in 37 games (25 starts) at defensive tackle and nose guard and notched 102 total tackles (37 solo), 2.5 sacks, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Named Second Team All-WAC.
• Named C-USA Honorable Mention.
• As a senior in 2013, started all 12 games and posted 48 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed.
• Recorded 21 total tackles (nine solo), two forced fumbles and one pass defensed as a junior in 2012.
• As a sophomore in 2011, registered 29 total tackles (11 solo), three tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, one quarterback hurry and one pass defensed.
• In 2010, saw action in four games and recorded four tackles and one fumble recovery.
• Redshirted in 2009.

PERSONAL

• Attended Neville High School in Monroe, La.
• Named First Team All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Associationas a senior.
• Named Second Team All-State by the Louisiana Football Coaches Association as a junior.
• Earned All-Northeast Louisiana honors from The News Star.
• Also lettered in track and field, finishing third in state of Louisiana in shot put as a junior.
• Nicknamed "Jelly" by his high school football coach.
• Has two children: Kali and Jet.