Education
Ellis then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Ellis then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Ellis"s football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in Woodbine, Georgia. He was one of the best high school running backs in the state of Georgia. Ellis was selected in the fourth round (93rd pick) in the 1970 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
As a professional, Ellis played cornerback and safety for nine seasons.
Speedy and talented, Ellis was chosen to play in the 1973 and 1974 Pro Bowl games. In addition, he was voted All-Pro in 1972 and 1973.
In 1998 he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. He is also the team chaplain for the football programs of both Louisiana State University and his alma mater, Southern University.
He played in Super Bowl XIV as a member of the Los Angeles Rams.