Sedrick Ellis is a professional football player for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. Ellis was born in Chino, California and went to Chino High School. Was selected to attend the University of Southern California in 2003. About midseason in his first year as a Trojan he had to take a medical redshirt. Ellis had suffered a ankle fracture that required surgery.USC Trojans Athletics: Sedrick Ellis
Through the 2004-06 seasons, Ellis appeared in 34 games, got 86 tackles with 16 of them for losses. and nine sacks. During the 2006 season he had to miss 3 games after tearing cartilage in his right knee that required arthroscopic surgery.USC Trojans Athletics: Sedrick Ellis
Going into the 2007 season, he started all 13 games. He played as a nose guard, recording 58 tackles and seven pass breakups. Ellis had fluid on knee, that had to be drained, but didn't seem to stop him. In 2006-07, he was awarded the Morris Trophy, given to the top defensive lineman in the Pac-10 Conference. 2007 had him with several awards including 2007 AP, SI.com, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Football Writers Association of America and Sporting News All-America First-Team.USC Trojans Athletics: Sedrick Ellis
Fast Facts:
- Born: May 9, 1985
- Birthplace: Chino, California
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 285 lbs
- Position: Defensive tackle
- College: USC
- Celebrated a quarterback sack by simulating a Pee-wee Herman danceYouTube Video: Sedrick Ellis Pee Wee Herman Dance
