Tino Ellis (born October 15, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). After playing

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, he signed with the

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as an

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free agent in 2020.

Early years

Ellis attended DeMatha Catholic High School in

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where he was a 4 star recruit, 2016 Under Armour All-American, and lead his school to three straight

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Championships. At DeMatha he was teammates of defensive end Chase Young and running back

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who were both selected in the

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. He committed to

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to play college football.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Ellis signed with the

as an

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following the

on April 25, 2020. He was waived from injured reserve on August 19, 2020.

Miami Dolphins

Ellis signed with the

on October 15, 2020. On August 31, 2021, Ellis was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Ellis was waived on September 6, 2021.

Michigan Panthers (USFL)

Ellis was selected in the 8th round of the

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by the

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Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On July 27, 2022, Ellis signed with the

. He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 24. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 10, 2022.

References

External links

Maryland Terrapin bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Tino 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Maryland American football cornerbacks Maryland Terrapins football players New Orleans Saints players Miami Dolphins players Michigan Panthers (2022) players