| Ken Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | April 22, 1947 |
| Place of birth: | Woodbine, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Cornerback Safety |
| College: | Southern |
| NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 4 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1970-1975 1976 1976 1977 1979 1979 |
Green Bay Packers Houston Oilers Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 2 |
| Honors: | Packers Hall of Fame |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Kenneth Alfonzo Ellis (born April 22, 1947 in Woodbine, Georgia)Ken's football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche high school, Woodbine, Georgia. He was one of the best high school running backs in the state of Georgia. Ellis attended Southern University. Was a cornerback and safety who played nine seasons in the National Football League. Ellis was selected in the fourth round (93rd pick) in the 1970 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. As a speedy and talented cornerback, Ellis was chosen to play in the 1973 and 1974 Pro Bowl games. In addition, he was voted All-Pro in 1972 and 1973. He played in Super Bowl XIV as a member of the Rams.
He is now an associate pastor for Bethany World Prayer Center and a Bible teacher at Bethany Christian School in Baker, Louisiana. He also is the chaplain of Louisiana State University's football team. He still jogs five miles every morning to keep fit.
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