Shaun Ellis

New York Jets 12th pick

DE ·

Tennessee · 2000–2011

184

Games

411

Solo Tackles

73.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Shaun Ellis is a former defensive end out of Tennessee, selected by the New York Jets with the 12th overall pick (round 1) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 184 regular-season games from 2000 to 2011, with the New York Jets and New England Patriots. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2000

Round

Round 1

Pick

12th overall

Team

New York Jets

Position

College

Tennessee

Shaun Ellis Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 11 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2000 draft class in sacks (73.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2000	NYJ	14	24	14	10	8.5	8	1	3	1
2001	NYJ	15	18	12	6	5	6	0	2	1
2002	NYJ	16	27	10	4	4	5	0	4	1
2003	NYJ	16	31	21	0	12.5	0	0	0	1
2004	NYJ	15	22	18	0	9.5	0	0	4	2
2005	NYJ	11	22	7	0	2.5	0	0	0	1
2006	NYJ	16	16	21	0	5	4	0	3	1
2007	NYJ	14	21	16	0	5	9	0	0	1
2008	NYJ	16	28	18	0	6.5	8	0	0	2
2009	NYJ	15	20	19	0	6	8	0	0	1
2010	NYJ	13	14	11	0	4	9	0	1	1
2011	NE	8	5	7	0	1	3	0	0	0
Career		169	248	174	20	69.5	60	1	17	13

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

6-4

Weight

280 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.85s

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