Keith Ellison (football player)
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Keith Ellison | |
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Date of birth | February 6, 1984 (age 23) |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Oregon State |
NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 6/ Pick 178 |
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2006-present | Buffalo Bills |
Keith Ellison (born February 6, 1984 in Los Angeles, California) is a football linebacker.
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[edit] Pro Career
Ellison plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Ellison started his first NFL game in week two of the 2006 season, replacing the injured Takeo Spikes. Ellison went on to start 7 games for the Bills in 2006, filling in for both Takeo Spikes and Angelo Crowell because of injuries they suffered throughout the year. Ellison, standing at 6'0" 228 pounds, recorded 65 total tackles (33 solo), 1 sack, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery in 2006, his rookie campaign. Ellison is, at the time being, set to become the starting weakside linebacker for the Buffalo Bills in 2007.
[edit] College Career
He played college football at Oregon State University, and was drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the 178th overall pick.
[edit] Personal
His brother is USC Trojans safety Kevin Ellison.