• Shaun Ellis is a professional football player for the NFL’s New York Jets.

  On December 23, 2008, the New York Jets fined Shaun Ellis $10,000 dollars for throwing snowballs at fans after the Jets loss to the Seattle Seahawks on December 21, 2008. Ellis claims the incident was in jest and was not meant to harm any of the fans. A clip of the incident was posted on YouTube and has become a popular viral hit.ESPN.com: Jets' Ellis fined $10K(December 23, 2008)

• 1. Born: June 24, 1977
  2. Birth Place: Anderson, South Carolina
  3. Height: 6'5"
  4. Weight: 285 lbs
  5. Nickname: "Big Katt"
  6. Position: Defensive end
  7. College: University of TennesseeNew York Jets: Shaun Ellis
  8. Spouse: Cecile Ellis
  9. Two kids: Keshona and Jordan
  10. In 2002, became the second all-time rookie sack leader with 8.5 sacksNew York Jets: Shaun Ellis
  11. In 2008, was longest tenured player with New York JetsNew York Jets: Shaun Ellis
  12. Pro Bowl Participant in 2003New York Jets: Shaun Ellis

• Early Life

  Shaun Ellis was born in Anderson, South Carolina on June, 24, 1977. He attended high school at Westside High School in his hometown. He continued his education at the University of Tennessee. In 2000, Ellis was selected with the 12th pick of the NFL Draft by the New York Jets.New York Jets: Shaun Ellis

• Pro Career

  In his first season with the Jets Ellis appeared in all 16 games and recorded 53 tackles and 8.4 sacks. In 2003, Ellis recorded his best season in the NFL. Ellis started all 16 games for the Jets while recording 69 tackles, 48 of which were solo and 12.5 sacks. For his effort, Ellis was selected to his first Pro Bowl team. As of 2008, Ellis was the longest tenured player still playing for the New York Jets. New York Jets: Shaun Ellis

• 2008 Controversy

  On December 5, 2008, news agencies reported that Shaun Ellis was arrested and charged with speeding, driving without insurance and marijuana possession.

  Ellis released a statement in response to the incident: "I apologize to my family, the fans and the organization. As a captain, I set a poor and selfish example for my teammates, as well as all NFL players. Although this is a pending legal matter, I understand that I have to be responsible for my actions."ESPN.com: Jets Ellis arrested on marijuana possession, speeding charges (December 5, 2008)

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