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70
Games
99
Solo Tackles
12.5
Sacks
Sedrick Ellis is a former defensive tackle out of USC, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 70 regular-season games from 2008 to 2012, with the New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Sedrick Ellis Career Stats
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NO | 13 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | NO | 10 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | NO | 16 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | NO | 13 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | NO | 15 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 67 | 74 | 76 | 3 | 12.5 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
309 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.26s
Bench Press
34 reps
Vertical Jump
26.5"
Broad Jump
105"
3-Cone Drill
7.78s
Shuttle
4.73s
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