Ellis Lankster Explained

Ellis Lankster
Number:25, 26, 21, 31, 47
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:3 June 1986
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:210
High School:Vigor (Prichard, Alabama)
College:West Virginia
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:7
Draftpick:220
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:72
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:LankEl99

Ellis Lankster (born June 3, 1986) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at West Virginia. He was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, New York Jets, Atlanta Havoc and Richmond/West Virginia Roughriders. He currently plays for the Iowa Woo.

College career

Lankster played his freshman and sophomore years at Jones County Junior College.[2] He finished his collegiate career at West Virginia University. He also played in the 2009 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

Lankster was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. On August 15, 2009, in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Lankster intercepted Bears' backup quarterback Brett Basanez twice within a span of 64 seconds. Both turnovers led to touchdowns for Buffalo, ultimately helping them win the game 27–20.[3]

Lankster got some playing time in the 2009 season as a cornerback in nickel defense situations, due to injuries to other defensive backs. Head coach Perry Fewell said of Lankster, "we think he's gotten better every week for us."[4] He finished the 2009 season with five tackles.[5]

Buffalo released Lankster on the deadline for final roster adjustments in the 2010 preseason, September 4.[6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (first stint)

Lankster was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on October 11, 2010.[7] He did not play for Hamilton during his time with the club, rather he learned the intricacies of Canadian football.[8]

New York Jets

Lankster signed a future contract with the New York Jets on January 5, 2011.[9] He was waived on September 2.[10] He was re-signed to the active roster on October 11.[11] His playing time greatly increased in 2012, including significant assignments covering fast receivers, following an injury to Isaiah Trufant.[12] He was released on September 1, 2014.[13] He was re-signed on September 12.[14] He was released on September 23, 2014.[15]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

Lankster signed with the Bills on August 17, 2015. The signing marked his return to the team that drafted him. He joined his previous head coach Rex Ryan.[16] He was released by the team on August 31.[17]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)

On April 15, 2016, Lankster once again signed with the Tiger-Cats.[18]

Atlanta Havoc

Lankster signed with the Atlanta Havoc of the American Arena League in December 2017.[19]

Iowa Woo

On February 23, 2024, Lankster signed with the Iowa Woo of The Arena League.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Bobcat Football Bobcats In NFL . September 8, 2009 . Jones County Junior College . 2009-09-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100722020150/http://www.jcjc.edu/athletics/football/jonesnfl.html . 2010-07-22 .
  3. News: BILLS: Ellis Lankster Rookie Card . https://archive.today/20120907223103/http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_228232419.html . dead . September 7, 2012 . Bronstein . Jonah . August 16, 2009 . Niagara Gazette . 2009-09-05 .
  4. News: Bills notebook: Defensive injuries continue to mount. Gaughan. Mark. November 21, 2009. The Buffalo News. 3 January 2010.
  5. Web site: Ellis Lankster Profile ESPN. espn.com. 6 January 2010.
  6. Web site: Tough Decisions Made as Bills set 53-man Roster. Jones. Tony. Buffalobills.com. 5 September 2010. 8 September 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100908052021/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Tough-decisions-made-as-Bills-set-53-man-roster/7baa01c6-60af-4c89-908a-43762f0b01cf. dead.
  7. News: Ticats can get win and get in. Edwards. Drew. October 12, 2010. Hamilton Spectator.
  8. News: New Ticat defensive backs learning as they go. Edwards. Drew. October 14, 2010. Hamilton Spectator.
  9. Web site: NFL transactions for January 5, 2011 . Pro Football Weekly . January 5, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120309090556/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/05/nfl-transactions-for-january-5-2010-2 . March 9, 2012 . January 8, 2011 . dead .
  10. News: Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades . New York Daily News . Mehta, Manish . September 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103170833/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/jets-trim-roster-to-53-make-two-trades . November 3, 2012 . September 3, 2011 . dead .
  11. Web site: CB Lankster Returns, LB Jones Waived . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . October 11, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111013064329/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Lankster-Returns-LB-Jones-Waived/03dd5811-4c4c-4184-ad38-b9c0cf9080ba . October 13, 2011 . October 12, 2011 . dead .
  12. News: Jets' Ellis Lankster draws tough assignment on Pats' Wes Welker. Martin. Kimberley A.. November 19, 2012. Newsday. 23 November 2012.
  13. Web site: A.J. Edds Returns, Ellis Lankster Departs . New York Jets . Lange, Randy . September 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903063409/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/AJ-Edds-Returns-Ellis-Lankster-Departs/6cf0e7e8-9e0b-4f36-a7eb-90c2de841165 . September 3, 2014 . September 1, 2014 . dead .
  14. Web site: New York Jets re-sign CB Ellis Lankster . ESPN New York . Mazzeo, Mike . September 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140913081722/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/42994/jets-re-sign-cb-ellis-lankster . September 13, 2014 . September 13, 2014 . live .
  15. Web site: Jets release Ellis Lankster, sign Brandon Smith . Yahoo! Sports . Associated Press . September 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006142123/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-release-ellis-lankster-sign-brandon-smith-233953768--nfl.html . October 6, 2014 . September 26, 2014 . dead .
  16. Web site: The Official Website of the Buffalo Bills.
  17. Web site: Fred Jackson released by Bills . www.buffalobills.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150902154834/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Fred-Jackson-released-by-Bills/9f656200-dc77-4f7d-b750-9c25a1cf5417?campaign=fb_buf_article . 2015-09-02.
  18. Web site: Four more signings for Tiger-Cats AM900 CHML Hamilton News. 2016-04-19.
  19. Web site: Havoc sign former NFL Veteran DB Ellis Lancaster . https://web.archive.org/web/20171230221457/http://atlantahavoc.com/news-h/259-havoc-sign-former-nfl-veteran-db-ellis-lancaster.html . dead . December 30, 2017 . atlantahavoc.com . December 19, 2017 . December 30, 2017.

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