Justin Ellis


Justin "Jelly" Jamaal Ellis is an American football nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

High school

Ellis attended Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, where he was a two-time first team all-District 2-4A selection. He was named first team all-state by the LSWA as a senior, and was a two-time all-Northeast Louisiana selection by the Monroe News-Star. Ellis also lettered three years in track & field, competing in the shot put, where he finished third in the state as a junior, the javelin throw and the discus throw, where he captured the state title with a throw of 47.15 meters in 2009.
He was rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.

College career

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.

Professional career

2014 NFL Draft

Oakland Raiders

Ellis was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
On March 9, 2018, Ellis signed a three-year $15 million contract extension with the Raiders.
On September 13, 2018, Ellis was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury in Week 1. He was activated off injured reserve on December 1, 2018.
On August 31, 2019, Ellis was placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 8.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 12, 2019, Ellis was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.
On March 21, 2020, Ellis re-signed with the Ravens.