Craig Ellis (gridiron football)

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Craig Ellis
Born: (1961-01-26) January 26, 1961 (age 61)
Los Angeles, California
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB/SB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeSan Diego State
Career history
As player
1982Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
1983Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
19841985Saskatchewan Roughriders
1986Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
1986Miami Dolphins (NFL)
1987Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)
19891992Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
1993Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1989, 1990
CFL West All-Star1984,1989, 1990
Awards1990 Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy
RecordsSaskatchewan Record
  • First Running Back CFL History League-Reception, (91), (871)- yards.
  • Most Receptions - Season (102) -1985

Eskimos Record

  • Most Receptions – Season (106) - 1990

Craig Ellis (born January 26, 1961 in Los Angeles, California) is a former gridiron football running back and slotback who played ten seasons in Canadian Football League for five different teams. He also played two seasons in the National Football League. Ellis played college football at San Diego State University.

In 1977 he set a Los Angeles City Single Game Rushing Record, 25-carries, for 367 yards, 7-Touchdowns. In 1984 he was the first running back in History to lead the CFL with 91-receptions for 871 yards. In 1985 he led the CFL in receptions with 102-receptions, 977 yards, and tied Joey Walters Saskatchewan-single season record *first running back to catch 102-receptions. In 1990 he led the CFL in receptions with 106-receptions, 1654 yards. Ellis finished his career with 88-touchdowns 11th all time CFL


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