Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Justin Ellis was born December 27, 1990, in Monroe, Louisiana. He is a nose tackle in the NFL.

Ellis attended Louisiana Tech University from 2009 to 2013. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2009. In 2010, Ellis played in four games and recorded three tackles. In 2011, he was a second-team All-WAC selection after appearing in all 13 games, recording 20 tackles, 3.5 for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery. In 2012, he recorded 21 total tackles with two forced fumbles. In 2013, he recorded a career high 48 tackles, and set career bests In tackles for loss with 5.5, and sacks with 1.5, earning himself conference honorable mention honors.

Ellis was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

On March 23, 2022, the New York Giants signed Ellis to a one-year contract. In Week 13 against the Washington Commanders Ellis recorded his first sack on Taylor Heinicke.

On July 28, 2023, Ellis signed with the Atlanta Falcons.