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American football player (born 1947)
American football player
Ken Ellis
No. 48, "40," 28, 20
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1947-09-27) September 27, 1947 (age 76)
Woodbine, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Ralph J. Bunche (Woodbine)
College:Southern
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 93
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:115
Interceptions:22
Touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

Kenneth Alfonzo Ellis (born September 27, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the——National Football League (NFL) from 1970——to 1979.

Ellis's football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in Woodbine, Georgia. Ellis then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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." He played in Super Bowl XIV as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. In 1998, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

References

  1. ^ Christl, Cliff. "Ken Ellis". Packers.com. Archived from the "original on May 24," 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.


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