Sedrick Ellis
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Career Summary
Sedrick Ellis was a USC defensive tackle who played five NFL seasons with New Orleans.
Ellis played nose tackle at USC before the Saints selected him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played five seasons with New Orleans.
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Early Life
Ellis is from Chino, California.
USC and the Saints listed Ellis's hometown as Chino, California.
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High School
Ellis was a highly decorated two-way lineman at Chino High School.
At Chino High, Ellis earned Prep All-American and All-State honors. As a senior, he recorded 122 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
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College Career
Ellis recorded 144 tackles and 17.5 sacks in 48 USC games.
Ellis started 36 of 48 USC games and finished with 144 tackles, 17.5 sacks and 13 passes defended. As a senior, he produced 58 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
New Orleans selected Ellis seventh overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Saints traded up from the 10th pick to select Ellis seventh overall in the first round.
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NFL Career
Ellis played 70 NFL games and recorded 150 tackles, 12.5 sacks and 14 passes defended.
NFL statistics credit Ellis with 150 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 14 passes defended and two forced fumbles in 70 regular-season games for the Saints.
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Career Accomplishments
Ellis was the 2007 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time first-team All-American.
Ellis received the Pat Tillman Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award and the Morris Trophy in 2007. USC recorded first-team All-America honors for him in both 2006 and 2007.
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Playing Style
Ellis was an explosive, versatile interior defender with pass-rush ability.
Saints coaches described Ellis as explosive, versatile enough for nose tackle or three-technique, and an outstanding pass rusher who played with intensity.
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Legacy
Ellis was a member of the Saints' Super Bowl XLIV championship team.
The Saints identify Ellis as a member of their Super Bowl team and describe him as a solid starter from the 2008 draft class.
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21932, 00-0026147, 1985-07-09, Sedrick Ellis, Sedrick, Ellis
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