Tino Ellis Explained

Tino Ellis
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:October 15, 1997
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:195
High School:DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Statleague:NFL
Pfr:ElliTi00

Tino Ellis (born October 15, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Maryland, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Early years

Ellis attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland where he was a 4 star recruit,[1] 2016 Under Armour All-American,[2] and lead his school to three straight WCAC Championships.[3] At DeMatha he was teammates of defensive end Chase Young and running back Anthony Mcfarland Jr. who were both selected in the 2020 NFL draft.[4] He committed to University of Maryland to play college football.[5]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Ellis signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 25, 2020.[6] He was waived from injured reserve on August 19, 2020.[7]

Miami Dolphins

Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins on October 15, 2020.[8] On August 31, 2021, Ellis was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] Ellis was waived on September 6, 2021.[10]

Michigan Panthers (USFL)

Ellis was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers.[11]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On July 27, 2022, Ellis signed with the Miami Dolphins.[12] He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on August 24. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 10, 2022.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[15] He was waived/injured on August 21, 2023,[16] and placed on injured reserve.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tino Ellis, 2016 Wide Receiver - Rivals.com. 2022-02-21. n.rivals.com.
  2. Web site: 2015-09-11. UA jersey tour: Tino Ellis. 2022-02-21. ESPN.com. en.
  3. News: Parker. Brandon. 2015-11-22. DeMatha makes it a WCAC football three-peat, hammers Good Counsel, 48-17. en-US. Washington Post. 2022-02-21. 0190-8286.
  4. Web site: Chase Young, two others, the latest DeMatha football players heading to NFL – Streetcar Suburbs News. 2022-02-21. en-US.
  5. News: DeMatha senior WR Tino Ellis commits to Maryland football. en-US. Washington Post. 2022-02-21. 0190-8286.
  6. Web site: Wilcox. Cody. 2020-04-25. Maryland defensive back Tino Ellis signs with New Orleans Saints after going undrafted. 2022-02-06. Testudo Times. en.
  7. Web site: Rose. Bob. Saints Release Rookie CB Tino Ellis. 2022-02-06. Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More. en.
  8. Web site: Tino Ellis: Heads to Miami. 2022-02-06. CBSSports.com. en.
  9. Web site: Chavkin. Daniel. 2021-08-30. Dolphins Cutting Eight Players Including LB Benardrick McKinney. 2022-02-06. NFLTradeRumors.co. en-US.
  10. Web site: Bouda. Nate. 2021-09-06. Dolphins Re-Sign WR Isaiah Ford To PS, Cut CB Tino Ellis. 2022-02-06. NFLTradeRumors.co. en-US.
  11. Web site: Four Maryland football alums picked in USFL Draft. 247Sports.com. Ermann, Jeff. February 23, 2022.
  12. Web site: Roster Move: Dolphins sign Ellis. MiamiDolphins.com. July 27, 2022.
  13. Web site: MiamiDolphins.com. Dolphins make roster moves. August 16, 2022. August 17, 2022.
  14. Web site: USAToday.com. Dolphins make a number of practice squad moves. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022.
  15. Web site: Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts. MiamiDolphins.com. January 16, 2023.
  16. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com.