Shaun Ellis facts for kids
Ellis with the New York Jets in 2009
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 24, 1977 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Anderson (SC) Westside | ||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12 | ||||||||||
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Shaun Ellis (born June 24, 1977) is a former American football player. He was known as a defensive end, a position where players try to stop the other team's offense. Shaun played most of his career for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the New England Patriots.
Shaun Ellis was a very good player. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl two times. This is a special game where the best players from the NFL play against each other.
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College Football Career
Shaun Ellis went to the University of Tennessee. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers team. His coach was Phillip Fulmer.
In the 1998 season, Shaun was part of a super team. His team did not lose any games! They won the National Championship. They beat Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl game. This big game was played in Tempe, Arizona.
During his time in college, Shaun made 105 tackles. He also got 12.5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the other team's quarterback. He also caused three fumbles and caught one interception. He even ran that interception back 90 yards for a touchdown!
Playing in the NFL
Shaun Ellis was picked by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL draft. He was the 12th player chosen overall. This was a very high pick! He was one of four players the Jets picked in the first round that year.
New York Jets (2000–2010)
Shaun started playing well right away. In his first year, he had 8.5 sacks. He also made 67 tackles. He even caught one interception. This was a great start for a new player!
After a couple of years, Shaun played even better in 2003. He got 12.5 sacks that season. Because of his great playing, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 2003.
In 2004, he continued to play strongly. He had 11 sacks and 57 tackles. He helped the Jets have a very strong defense against running plays. This helped the team win 10 games and get into the playoffs.
In 2007, Shaun had a fantastic game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He got two sacks and caused a fumble. He even recovered a fumble! Because of this, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
In 2008, Shaun had another exciting moment. In a game against the Buffalo Bills, he picked up a fumble. He ran it all the way for a touchdown! This helped the Jets win the game 31–27.
By 2009, Shaun Ellis had been with the Jets longer than any other player. He helped the team reach the AFC Championship game. This is a very important game that decides who goes to the Super Bowl. The Jets lost to the Indianapolis Colts that year. Shaun was chosen for the Pro Bowl again in 2009.
In 2010, Shaun helped the Jets reach the AFC Championship game for the second year in a row. He had two sacks in a big playoff win against the New England Patriots. However, the Jets lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the championship game.
New England Patriots (2011)
In 2011, Shaun Ellis joined the New England Patriots. He played 14 games for them. The Patriots had a great season, winning 13 games. They made it all the way to Super Bowl XLVI! This was Shaun's first time playing in the Super Bowl. The Patriots played against the New York Giants and lost a close game, 21–17. After this season, Shaun did not sign with the Patriots again.
Retirement from Football
Shaun Ellis did not play in the 2012 season. He later decided to retire from playing professional football.
